The Rock on Brightwood Avenue

Historical marker location:
Brightwood, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) and Quackenbos Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2008

Battleground to Community. Brightwood Heritage Trail

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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.