Reading and 'Riting and 'Rithmetic
Historical marker location:
1701 8th Street Northwest, Shaw, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of R Street Northwest and 7th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on R Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2006
Midcity at the Crossroads. Shaw 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.