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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Washington_MonumentWashington Monument - Wikipedia

    The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, a Founding Father of the United States, victorious commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783 in the American Revolutionary War, and the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797.

  3. www.nps.gov › wamo › indexWashington Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

    Mar 15, 2024 · First in War, First in Peace, First in the Hearts of his Countrymen. Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.

  4. www.britannica.com › topic › Washington-Monument-Washington-DCWashington Monument | History, Height, Dimensions, Date, & Facts

    Jun 24, 2024 · Washington Monument, obelisk in Washington, D.C., honouring George Washington, the first president of the United States. Constructed of granite faced with Maryland marble, the structure is 55 feet (16.8 metres) square at the base and 554 feet 7 inches (169 metres) high and weighs an estimated.

  5. www.nps.gov › wamo › planyourvisitPlan Your Visit - Washington Monument (U.S. National Park Service...

    Sep 20, 2019 · Plan Your Visit. New screening facility at the Washington Monument. The Washington Monument has reopened to the public as the National Park Service will have completed the modernization to the elevator and construction of a permanent screening facility for visitors entering the landmark.

  6. www.nps.gov › wamo › learnHistory & Culture - Washington Monument (U.S. National Park...

    Built in the shape of an Egyptian obelisk, evoking the timelessness of ancient civilizations, the Washington Monument embodies the awe, respect, and gratitude the nation felt for its most essential Founding Father. When completed, the Washington Monument was the tallest building in the world at 555 feet, 5-1/8 inches.

  7. home.nps.gov › thingstodo › look-up-at-the-washington-monumentVisit the Washington Monument (U.S. National Park Service) - NPS

    Apr 15, 2022 · The Washington Monument, designed by Robert Mills and eventually completed by Thomas Casey and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, honors and memorializes George Washington at the center of the nation's capital.

  8. home.nps.gov › places › 000Washington Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

    Jan 12, 2024 · Built in the shape of an Egyptian obelisk, evoking the timelessness of ancient civilizations, the Washington Monument embodies the awe, respect, and gratitude the nation felt for its most essential Founding Father.

  9. washington.org › dc-guide-to › washington-monumentGuide to Visiting the Washington Monument | Washington DC

    Built to honor George Washington, the Continental Army's commander-in-chief and the first United States president, the Washington Monument was once the tallest building in the world at just over 555 feet.

  10. washington.org › find-dc-listings › washington-monumentWashington Monument | Washington DC

    Built to honor George Washington, the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and the first President of the United States, the Washington Monument was once the tallest building in the world at just over 555 feet.

  11. www.mountvernon.org › article › washington-monumentWashington Monument · George Washington's Mount Vernon

    The Washington Monument is a 555-foot-tall obelisk honoring George Washington on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. operated by the National Park Service. Proposed in the year 1800 and begun in 1848, it was not opened to the public until 1888.