Historical Marker

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Historical marker location:
3475 14th Street Northwest, Columbia Heights, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Otis Place Northwest and 14th Street Northwest on Otis Place Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2004

Cultural Convergence. Columbia Heights Heritage Trail

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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