Klingle Mansion

Historical marker location:

3545 Williamsburg Lane Northwest, Rock Creek Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Williamsburg Lane Northwest north of Porter Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

Rock Creek Park

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.