Washington: The Man

Historical marker location:

The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker can be reached from 15th Street Southwest north of Jefferson Drive Southwest, on the right when traveling south.)

National Mall and Memorial Parks. National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior

The original design of the city was influenced by a French architect: Pierre Charles L'Enfant, a French architect and engineer, was hired by George Washington to design the city in 1791. L'Enfant's design was influenced by the layout of several European cities, including Paris and Versailles.