Christ Church

Historical marker location:

620 G Street Southeast, Capitol Hill, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from G Street Southeast east of 6th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1930

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.