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Historical marker location:

1550 Anacostia Avenue Northeast, Kenilworth Park, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Anacostia Avenue Northeast, 0.1 miles west of Ponds Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west.)

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

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.