Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet

Historical marker location:

800 Florida Avenue Northeast, Gallaudet, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Lincoln Circle Northeast and Florida Avenue Northeast on Lincoln Circle Northeast.)

Marker installed: 1897

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.