Seventh Street Develops

Historical marker location:

Mount Vernon Square, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 7th Street Northwest and N Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 7th Street Northwest.)

Midcity at the Crossroads. Shaw Heritage Trail

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.