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Historical marker location:
6222 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Brightwood, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) south of Sheridan Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 2008
Battleground to Community. Brightwood Heritage Trail
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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.