Washington Monument
The Washington Monument, completed in 1184 to honor first U.S. President George Washington (1732-1799), is the tallest stone structure/obelisk in the world at 555 feet. Is is located along the National Mall, east of the Reflecting Pool and the Lincoln Memorial, but west of the U.S. Capitol. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. Unfortunately, due to a 2011 earthquake and Hurricane Irene, scaffolding covers the lower half of the monument while it undergoes repair.
Washington Monument. National Mall, Washington D.C.
Washington Monument
The Washington Monument, completed in 1184 to honor first U.S. President George Washington (1732-1799), is the tallest stone structure/obelisk in the world at 555 feet. Is is located along the National Mall, east of the Reflecting Pool and the Lincoln Memorial, but west of the U.S. Capitol. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. Unfortunately, due to a 2011 earthquake and Hurricane Irene, scaffolding covers the lower half of the monument while it undergoes repair.
Washington Monument. National Mall, Washington D.C.