Historical Marker

Winfield Scott

Historical marker location:
3700 North Capitol Street Northwest, Old Soldiers Home, District of Columbia
( Marker is on Marshall Drive Northwest east of MacArthur Drive Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 1873

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.
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