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CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Washington, D.C. (1921 words) |
 | The population, according to census of 1910, was 331,069, and was classified as wholly urban: the county organization (Washington County, D.C.) was abolished in 1874, and the city of Washington is now coextensive with the District of Columbia. |
| The first local authorities of Washington were the president, three commissioners appointed by him, and the Levy Court; the city was incorporated in 1802, with a city council elected by the people, and a mayor appointed by the president. |
| In 1817 the charters of the corporations of Washington and Georgetown were abolished by Act of Congress; for a brief time the District was assimilated to a territorial form of government, with a board of public works as the most important administrative factor. |
| Washington Monument - Washington D.C. Attractions (595 words) |
| The Washington Monument is arguably one of the greatest feats of mankind and a symbol of American pride. |
| Shortly after George Washington's death, a congressional committee planned for a monument to the first president in the form of a tomb that would be erected in the Capitol. |
| Washington's family was not interested in moving his body and Congress was slow to act at that time. |
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