Union Station Plaza: WASHINGTON, George; Plaque marking houses in Washington, D.C.

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Union Station Plaza: WASHINGTON, George; Plaque marking houses in Washington, D.C.

The plaque at Union Station Plaza marks the site of two brick houses built by George Washington in 1798, designed by Dr. William Thornton. These houses were later remodeled and occupied by Admiral Charles Wilkes, a noted explorer. The memorial commemorates Washington's role in the development of the area and its historical significance.