John Wesley

Historical marker location:

4500 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Spring Valley, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest south of Wesley Circle Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)

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.