Historical Marker

Leutze Park Gun Collection

Historical marker location:
Navy Yard, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Dahlgren Avenue Southeast south of Tingey Crescent Southeast, on the left when traveling south.)

Historic Precinct Walking Tour

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.
District of Columbia random facts