Washington Monument

National Park Service, District of Columbia.

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


Directions

GPS Coordinates: 38.889463, -77.035237 Address: 2 15th St. NW Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: 15th St. & Madison Dr. NW

Additional Information

  • Washington Monument Map
  • Washington Monument Official Website

Photo Gallery

  • Washington Monument
  • Washington Monument at DuskThe Monument stands against the backdrop of night
  • Birds eye viewA birds eye view of the top of the Washington Monument
  • Washington Monument FlagOne of fifty flags flying around the base of the Monument

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