Congressional Cemetery Government Lots

Historical marker location:

1801 E Street Southeast, Barney Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Potomac Avenue Southeast and E Street Southeasr, on the right when traveling east.)

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.