Eastern Redcedar - Muráhk (mah-dok)

Historical marker location:

482 Independence Ave SW, The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 4th Street Southwest just north of Independence Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.)

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.