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Washington Monument

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The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D. C. , built to commemorate George Washington, a Founding Father of …

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The Washington Monument was built to honor George Washington. It stands in the center of the US Capital to symbolize the importance o…
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The Washington Monument is renowned worldwide for its imposing height and historic significance. Yet, tucked away within its marbl…
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The symbol of the city of Washington, DC, this 555-foot (169-meter) marble obelisk on the National Mall honors the nation's first preside…
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Facts

Located:National Mall, Washington D.C., U.S.
Area:106.01 acres (42.90 ha)
Height:555 ft (169 m)
Construction completed:1848–1854, 1879–1884
Visitors:671,031 (in 2008)

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There is no cost associated with visiting any of the sites within National Mall and Memorial Parks.
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