Historical Marker

Ralph Rinzler

Historical marker location:
1000 Jefferson Dr SW, The National Mall, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Jefferson Drive Southwest east of 12th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east.)

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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