Frank Oliver Howard

Historical marker location:

1500 South Capitol Street SE, Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Potomac Avenue SE east of South Capitol Street SE, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 2009

"Hondo"

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.