The National Mall in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A Monumental Legacy
National Mall and Memorial Parks
The Washington Monument honors George Washington, hero of the American Revolution and first president of the United States. When this stunning stone obelisk was completed in 1884, it was the tallest building in the world. Today the monument towers over Washington, DC, reminding us of Washington's life and legacy, including the capital city that bears his name.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Landmarks • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 53.4′ N, 77° 2.205′ W. Marker was in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in The National Mall. It could be reached from 17th Street Northwest south of Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Washington DC 20230, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named A Monumental Legacy (here, next to this marker); Jefferson Pier
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Other markers no longer nearby. A Monumental Legacy (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); Why is the Washington Monument Temporarily Closed? (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named German-American Friendship Garden (was about 700 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named German-American Friendship Garden (was about 700 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 18 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
