The Parterre

Historical marker location:

1050 Independence Avenue Southwest, The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from Independence Avenue Southwest west of 7th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west.)

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.