Woodley Road Neighbors

Historical marker location:

2807 27th Street Northwest, Woodley Park, District of Columbia

( Marker is on Garfield Street Northwest near 27th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)

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.