Historical Marker

Edward Miner Gallaudet

Historical marker location:
800 Florida Avenue Northeast, Gallaudet, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Gallaudet Mall north of Lincoln Circle Northeast, in the median.)
Marker installed: 1969

1837 - 1917

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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