Holy Rood Cemetery

Historical marker location:

2130 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Glover Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Wisconsin Avenue Northwest just south of W Place Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

Established 1832

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.