Scale Model of Fort Stevens

Historical marker location:

6001 13th Street Northwest, Brightwood, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Quackenbos Street Northwest near 13th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1936

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.