Georgia Douglas Johnson Residence

Historical marker location:

1461 S Street Northwest, U Street Corridor, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of S Street Northwest and 15th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on S Street Northwest.)

African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC. 1461 S 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.