Historical Marker

Capitol Square

Historical marker location:
128 1st Street Northwest, Capitol Hill, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 1st Street Northwest and Northwest Drive Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 1st Street Northwest.)

Historical Information

The District was the site of the first public monument to George Washington: The Washington Monument, which stands in the center of the National Mall, was built to honor the first U.S. president. It was completed in 1884, more than 50 years after construction began.
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