The Georgetown Departed

Historical marker location:

2000 35th Street Northwest, Glover Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 35th Street Northwest and Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 35th Street Northwest.)

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.