Washington Monument
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Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, once commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and the first President of the United States, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.
Basic Info
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Category
Stone Obelisk
Secondary Category (If any)
Monumental Column
Consists
Hollow Center has Elevator to top
Price / Entry Fee
FREE
Opening Hours
24/7 (Rangers are on duty to answer questions from 9:30 AM - 10 PM)
Train Station(s) Service
Smithsonian Station & 10 min walk
Height / Elevation
169 m (555 feet)
Known For
Tallest predominantly stone structure and Tallest Obelisk in the World
Location
See on Google Map
2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
Special Info & Comments
Closed until Spring 2019 for upgrades
Tourist/Visitor Map
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