Historical Marker

Edge of the Row

Historical marker location:
Capitol Hill, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast east of 7th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 2004

Tour of Duty. Barracks Row Heritage Trail

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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