Historical Marker

The River in Focus

Historical marker location:
1300 First St SE, Navy Yard, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Anacostia Riverwalk Trail just east of 3rd Street Southeast.)

Capitol Riverfront. DC Amplified. Life Simplified

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.
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