Downtown Washington, 1801

Historical marker location:
701 15th St Northwest, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 15th Street Northwest and New York Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 15th Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2009

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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.