It was built with marble, blue gneiss, and granite. Six years later, the Washington National Monument Society ran out of money, and construction stopped for the next 25 years. In 1876, the US ...

At the western end of the National Mall, the Washington Monument towers over our country’s capital. The 555-foot obelisk—a four-sided stone pillar with a pyramid-shaped top—was built to ...

Even if you're only in town for a short trip, visiting the Washington Monument and the White House – two marble symbols of the U.S. – is a must for any first-time D.C. visitor. Standing just ...

A stone donated by Wilmington's Thalian Association in 1851 is located inside the Washington Monument. The stone, carved by James McClarahan, features a portrait of William Shakespeare and the ...

Along the way, you'll find several markers detailing important facts about this historic park. The Washington Monument State Park has a entrance fee of $2 for Maryland residents and $4 for out-of ...