It wasn’t until 1833 that a group of citizens including Eliza Hamilton, Dolley Madison, Louisa Adams and others formed the Washington National Monument Society. By 1836, the group had elected a ...

The Washington Monument L’Enfant’s initial framework for Washington was largely ignored for decades, as the district remained in an undeveloped state of chaos at the end of the 19th century.

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 ...

The Washington Monument is one of the most iconic landmarks in Washington D.C. Standing at 555 feet tall, it offers ...

The city was known as Columbia until 1791 when it was named in Washington’s honor. July 4, 1848: The cornerstone of the monument is laid with great fanfare. Within the 24,500 pound marble ...

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 ...