State Park · Maryland, United States
Washington Monument State Park
Washington Monument State Park is a state park in Maryland, United States, covering 191 acres (77 ha), established in 1934.
State Park · Maryland, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Frederick , Washington, Maryland, United States |
| Area | 191 acres (77 ha) |
| Established | 1934 |
| Coordinates | 39.5004° N, 77.6232° W |
| Managed by | Maryland state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Washington Monument State Park
Washington Monument State Park is a Maryland state park located approximately one mile (1.6 km) southeast of Boonsboro, Maryland. The park preserves the Washington Monument, a 40-foot-tall (12 m) tower honoring George Washington, the first President of the United States. The monument sits along the Appalachian Trail near the summit of South Mountain's Monument Knob. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The park is managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Boonsboro, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 1 mile southeast of Boonsboro |
Airports near this park
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- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 39.4 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 54.7 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 55.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Maryland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Washington Monument State Park?
Washington Monument State Park is in Maryland, United States (39.5004° N, 77.6232° W).
When was Washington Monument State Park established?
Washington Monument State Park was established in 1934, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Washington Monument State Park?
Washington Monument State Park covers 191 acres (77 ha).
How do I get to Washington Monument State Park?
The nearest town is Boonsboro, Maryland. about 1 mile southeast of Boonsboro.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Maryland_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Maryland state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Monument_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).