The Daughters of Charity

Historical marker location:

1160 Varnum St NE, Michigan Park, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 12th Street Northeast south of Allison Street Northeast, on the right when traveling south.)

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.