Reaching for Equality

Historical marker location:

1201 7th Street Northwest, Mount Vernon Square, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 7th Street Northwest north of M Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Reported damaged.)

Midcity at the Crossroads. Shaw Heritage Trail

The District is home to many iconic landmarks and monuments: In addition to the Washington Monument, the District is home to many other famous landmarks and monuments, including the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the U.S. Capitol Building, and the White House. These structures are visited by millions of tourists each year and are symbols of the nation's history and democracy.