Ida B. Wells

Historical marker location:

6300 5th St NW, Manor Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 5th Street Northwest and Sheridan Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north on 5th Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2022

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.