Congress began talking about funding “a suitable memorial” after Washington’s death in 1799 but nothing came of it. It wasn’t until 1833 that a group of citizens including Eliza Hamilton ...

1884: Finished at 555 feet, 5⅛ inches, the tallest building in the world at the time. You can find the National Park Service’s complete Washington Monument construction timeline here.

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 ...

Washington National Monument is where the leading scholar ... as we carry out his legacy,” finished White.

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 ...