The National Mall in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A Monumental Legacy
National Mall and Memorial Parks
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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.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Landmarks • 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. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 53.342′ N, 77° 2.017′ W. Marker was in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in The National Mall. It was at the intersection of Raoul Wallenberg Place Southwest and Jefferson Drive Southwest, on the right when traveling south on Raoul Wallenberg Place Southwest. Touch for map. Marker was
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Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named A Monumental Legacy (here, next to this marker); Washington: The Man (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington: The Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington: The City (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named A Monumental Legacy (about 300 feet away); Raoul Wallenberg Place (about 500 feet away); Smokey Bear Blue Spruce (about 600 feet away); Jean Hillery and Thomas Quadros (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
Other markers no longer nearby. Why is the Washington Monument Temporarily Closed?
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 303 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
