National Memorial · Washington, D.C., United States
Washington Monument
Washington Monument is a national memorial in Washington, D.C., United States, covering 105 acres (42 ha), established in 1848.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Memorial |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Area | 105 acres (42 ha) |
| Established | 1848 |
| Coordinates | 38.8895° N, 77.0352° 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 Washington Monument
The Washington Monument is a 555-foot (169 m) tall obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, a Founding Father of the United States and the nation's first president. Standing east of the Reflecting Pool and the Lincoln Memorial, the monument is made of bluestone gneiss for the foundation and of granite for the construction. The outside facing consists of three different kinds of white marble, as the building process was repeatedly interrupted. The monument stands 554 feet 7+11⁄32 inches (169.046 m) tall, according to U.S. National Geodetic Survey measurements in 2013 and 2014.
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 · 2.6 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 22.9 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 27.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Washington Monument?
Washington Monument is in Washington, D.C., United States (38.8895° N, 77.0352° W).
When was Washington Monument established?
Washington Monument was established in 1848, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Washington Monument?
Washington Monument covers 105 acres (42 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/Washington_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/wamo/ — Official park page.