Like a Village

Historical marker location:

1701 11th Street Northwest, Shaw, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 11th Street Northwest and R Street Northwest when traveling north on 11th Street Northwest.)

City Within a City. Greater U Street Heritage Trail

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.