The University Next Door
Historical marker location:
419 U Street Northwest, LeDroit Park, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of 5th Street Northwest and U Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 5th Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2013
Worthy Ambition. LeDroit Park/Bloomingdale 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.