The Bald Eagle

Historical marker location:

1469 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Federal Triangle, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 15th Street Northwest and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 15th Street Northwest.)

Marker installed: 1982

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.