The National Mall in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A Monumental Legacy
National Mall and Memorial Parks
— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
The Washington Monument honors George Washington, hero of the American Revolution and first president of the United States. When this stunning stone obelisk was completed in 1884, it was the tallest building in the world. Today the monument towers over Washington, DC, reminding us of Washington's life and legacy, including the capital city that bears his name.
The Washington Monument is closed until spring 2019
Mechanical, electrical, and computer issues have shuttered the monument since August 17, 2016.
Businessman and philanthropist David M. Rubenstein pledged funding for the National Park Service to modernize the elevator. Rubenstein's gift to the National Park Foundation's Centennial Campaign for America's National Parks will allow the National Park Service to replace the computer system, add a remote diagnostics, refurbish the elevator machine and gear, replace existing hardware, and install audio/visual screens.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Jefferson Pier (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named A Monumental Legacy (about 400 feet away); Washington: The City (about 700 feet away); Washington: The Monument (about 700 feet away); John Paul Jones Memorial (about 700 feet away); Washington Monument (about 700 feet away); Washington: The Man (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named John Paul Jones Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 569 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on March 31, 2022, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. Photos: 1. submitted on February 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on November 22, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
