The National Mall in Northwest 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 • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 38° 53.396′ N, 77° 2.021′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. It is at the intersection of 15th Street Northwest and Madison Drive Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 15th Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 15th St NW, Washington DC 20004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Washington: The City (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington: The Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington: The Man (within shouting distance of this marker); Sheltering Branches (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named A Monumental Legacy (about 300 feet away); Gardening as a Freedom-Making Practice (about 500 feet away); Garden Exhibits at the Museum (about 500 feet away); Live Oaks: A Symbol of Strength (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Other markers no longer nearby. A Monumental Legacy (has been replaced with this marker); Why is the Washington Monument Temporarily Closed? (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named A Monumental Legacy (was
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 slight differences in 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 52 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
