The Whyland

Historical marker location:

1724 17th Street Northwest, Dupont Circle, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 17th Street Northwest north of Riggs Place Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

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.