Wormley's Hotel Site

Historical marker location:

1500 H Street Northwest, Downtown Washington, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of 15th Street Northwest and H Street Northwest when traveling north on 15th Street Northwest.)

African American Heritage Trail. 1500 H Street, Northwest

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.