National Memorial · Washington, D.C., United States
Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial is a national memorial in Washington, D.C., United States, covering 7.3 acres (3.0 ha), established in 1922.
Photo: Martin Falbisoner via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Memorial |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Area | 7.3 acres (3.0 ha) |
| Established | 1922 |
| Coordinates | 38.8893° N, 77.0501° 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 Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial honoring Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, located on the western end of the National Mall of Washington, D.C. The memorial is built in a neoclassical style in the form of a classical temple. The memorial's architect was Henry Bacon. In 1920, Daniel Chester French designed the large interior Abraham Lincoln statue, which was carved in marble by the Piccirilli brothers. Jules Guérin painted the interior murals, and the epitaph above the statue was written by Royal Cortissoz.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 2.7 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 22.1 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 28.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lincoln Memorial?
Lincoln Memorial is in Washington, D.C., United States (38.8893° N, 77.0501° W).
When was Lincoln Memorial established?
Lincoln Memorial was established in 1922, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Lincoln Memorial?
Lincoln Memorial covers 7.3 acres (3.0 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/Lincoln_Memorial — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/linc/ — Official park page.