Capitol Square

Historical marker location:

9 Independence Avenue Southwest, Capitol Hill, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Southwest Drive Southwest and Capitol Driveway Southwest, on the right when traveling west on Southwest Drive Southwest.)

Historical Information

The original design of the city was influenced by a French architect: Pierre Charles L'Enfant, a French architect and engineer, was hired by George Washington to design the city in 1791. L'Enfant's design was influenced by the layout of several European cities, including Paris and Versailles.