World War I Memorial

Historical marker location:

4101 Nebraska Avenue Northwest, American University Park, District of Columbia

( Memorial can be reached from Nebraska Avenue Northwest south of Van Ness Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1921

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.