Historical Marker

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Historical marker location:
600 Independence Southwest, The National Mall, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Jefferson Drive Southwest west of 4th Street Southwest, on the left when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 2013

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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