Washington Monument
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The Washington Monument is a tall obelisk (a four-sided stone tower) located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It stands as one of the most recognizable landmarks in the United States and serves as a symbol of the nation's capital.
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Grounds106.01 acres (42.90 ha) Design and construction ArchitectRobert Mills DeveloperUnited States Army Corps of Engineers EngineerThomas Lincoln Casey Sr. Main contractorUnited States Army Corps of Engineers Other information Public transit accessSmithsonian metro station Website www.nps.gov/wamo/index.htm
Site notes Governing bodyNational Park Service Visitors204,489 (in 2025)
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1888 establishments in Washington, D.C.Buildings and structures completed in 1888Former world's tallest buildingsHistoric American Buildings Survey in Washington, D.C.Historic American Engineering Record in Washington, D.C.Historic Civil Engineering LandmarksIUCN protected area errorsMonuments and memorials on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington, D.C.Monuments and memorials to George Washington in the United StatesNational Mall and Memorial Parks