Visionary and Park Champion

Historical marker location:

Columbia Heights, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 15th Street Northwest north of Chapin Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.)

Meridian Hill Park, National Historic Landmark. National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior

The District is home to many iconic landmarks and monuments: In addition to the Washington Monument, the District is home to many other famous landmarks and monuments, including the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the U.S. Capitol Building, and the White House. These structures are visited by millions of tourists each year and are symbols of the nation's history and democracy.