The National Mall in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A Monumental Legacy
National Mall and Memorial Parks
Washington Monument
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Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 38° 53.343′ N, 77° 2.019′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. It is at the intersection of 15th Street Northwest and Jefferson Drive Southwest when traveling north on 15th Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15th Street Southwest, Washington DC 20004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Washington: The Man (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington: The Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington: The City (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named A Monumental Legacy (about 300 feet away); Raoul Wallenberg Place (about 500 feet away); Smokey Bear Blue Spruce (about 600 feet away); Jean Hillery and Thomas Quadros (about 600 feet away); Sheltering Branches (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
Other markers no longer nearby. A Monumental Legacy (has been replaced with this marker); Why is the Washington Monument Temporarily Closed? (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named A Monumental Legacy (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 4, 2025
2. A Monumental Legacy Marker with the Washington Monument visible in the distance
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker, which had a slightly different set of subtitles.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
