The Home of the Pan American Union

Historical marker location:

200 17th Street Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 17th Street Northwest north of Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50).)

Marker installed: 1910

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.