Mar 15, 2024 · Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.

The Washington Monument is a hollow Egyptian -style stone obelisk with a 500-foot-tall (152.4 m) column surmounted by a 55-foot-tall (16.8 m) pyramidion. Its walls are 15 feet (4.6 m) thick at its base and 11⁄2 feet (0.46 m) thick at their top.

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.

May 10, 2025 · 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 91,000 tons.

Construction of the monument was completed in 1884, and it was dedicated on February 21, 1885, one day before Washington’s birthday. The Washington Monument was opened to the public in 1888 with visitors having a choice between using the elevator or stairs to reach the top.

Jan 24, 2025 · The Washington Monument, built to honor George Washington, was the tallest building in the world upon its completion in 1884. Today, it still offers a commanding view of the capital city. Please be aware this experience involves crowding, confined spaces, and heights.

The Washington Monument is located near the west end of the National Mall, granting spectacular views of the National Mall, including the Lincoln Memorial, The White House, and United States Capitol Building.

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 1800 and begun in 1848, it was not opened to the public until 1888.

Feb 12, 2025 · Tickets are required to enter the Washington Monument. Reserve tickets online (reservation fee of $1 per ticket applies) or get free, same-day tickets at the Washington Monument Lodge on 15th Street near the Washington Monument. Supplies are limited and advance reservations are strongly recommended.

Jun 1, 2023 · The Washington Monument was built to honor George Washington, the first president of the United States and leader of the Continental Army. The idea for the monument was first proposed in 1783, shortly after Washington's death, but it was not until 1848 that construction began.