The Seventh Street Turnpike
Historical marker location:
6400 Piney Branch Road Northwest, Brightwood, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Piney Branch Road Northwest and Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling west on Piney Branch Road 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.