Words and Deeds
Historical marker location:
801 Mount Vernon Place Northwest, Mount Vernon Square, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Mount Vernon Place Northwest (U.S. 1) and 7th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Mount Vernon Place Northwest.)
Midcity at the Crossroads. Shaw Heritage Trail
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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.