National Memorial · Washington, D.C., United States
Jefferson Memorial
Jefferson Memorial is a national memorial in Washington, D.C., United States, covering 18.4 acres (7.4 ha), established in 1943.
Photo: Brian Hamfeldt via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Memorial |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Area | 18.4 acres (7.4 ha) |
| Established | 1943 |
| Coordinates | 38.8814° N, 77.0367° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Jefferson Memorial
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a national memorial in Washington, D.C., built in honor of Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence and the nation's third president. Built between 1939 and 1943, the memorial features multiple quotes from Jefferson intended to capture his ideology and philosophy, known as Jeffersonian democracy. Jefferson was widely considered among the most influential political minds of his era and one of the most consequential intellectual forces behind both the American Revolution and the American Enlightenment.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 2.0 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 23.0 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 28.3 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Jefferson Memorial?
Jefferson Memorial is in Washington, D.C., United States (38.8814° N, 77.0367° W).
When was Jefferson Memorial established?
Jefferson Memorial was established in 1943, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Jefferson Memorial?
Jefferson Memorial covers 18.4 acres (7.4 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Memorial — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/thje/ — Official park page.