Near Boonsboro in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The First Completed Monument Dedicated to the Memory of George Washington

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 3, 2013

1. The First Completed Monument Dedicated to the Memory of George Washington Marker

Inscription.
In commemoration of the first completed monument dedicated to the memory of George Washington.

Citizens of Boonsboro on July 4, 1827 marched behind the Stars and Stripes to this site and built the tower to 15 feet.

They returned to complete the monument in September of that year.

Erected 2011 by Maryland State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Ruann Newcomer George, State Regent.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1827.

Location. 39° 30.031′ N, 77° 37.393′ W. Marker is near Boonsboro, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from Washington Monument Road, 0.3 miles north of Zittlestown Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted on Maryland's 1827 Washington Monument, in Washington Monument State Park. Access to the monument is via a 2/10 mile walk from the trailhead and parking lot on Washington Monument Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6620 Zittlestown Road, Boonsboro MD 21713, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within walking distance of this marker. Washington Monument (a few steps from this marker); 1797 / 1799 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1776 / 1777 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1781 / 1783 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1789 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1774 / 1775 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1759 / 1758-74 (about 300 feet away); 1749 / 1753-58 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boonsboro.

More about this marker. Marker is a large metal plaque, mounted at knee-level, on the base of the monument, on the north side.

Also see . . . Washington Monument State Park. Located atop South Mountain, Washington Monument State Park is named for the first completed monument dedicated to the memory of George Washington. The Washington Monument is a rugged stone tower that was initially erected by the citizens of Boonsboro in 1827. (Submitted on January 23, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

1827 Washington Monument (<i>north side; marker visible on base at right</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 3, 2013

2. 1827 Washington Monument (north side; marker visible on base at right)

Maryland's 1827 Washington Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 3, 2013

3. Maryland's 1827 Washington Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 23, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.