Cardinal Direction Marker: East

Historical marker location:

339 Maryland Avenue Southwest, The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Maryland Avenue Southwest and 3rd Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west on Maryland Avenue Southwest.)

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.