Elks Columbia Lodge No. 85

Historical marker location:

1844 3rd Street Northwest, LeDroit Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 3rd Street Northwest south of Rhode Island Avenue Northwest (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling north.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 1844 Third Street, NW

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.