Freedmen's Hospital

Historical marker location:

520 W St Northwest, LeDroit Park, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of W Street Northwest and 6th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC. 520 W 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.