United States Court of Claims

Historical marker location:

717 Madison Pl NW, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Madison Place Northwest south of H Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1964

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.