The Highlands

Historical marker location:

3825 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Cleveland Park, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Wisconsin Avenue Northwest north of Quebec Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)

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.