Historical Marker

Naval Monument

Historical marker location:
Capitol Hill, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of East Capitol Circle Northwest and Pennsylvania Avenue Northest, in the median on East Capitol Circle Northwest.)
Marker installed: 1877

Peace Memorial

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.
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