Kingman Park in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington Monument
To honor the first president of the United States, George Washington, the Washington monument was built in the 1800s. It opened to the public on October 9, 1888, and is 555 feet tall - the tallest structure in Washington, DC! To get to the top of the Washington Monument, you have to climb 896 steps.
Erected by DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 9, 1888.
Location. 38° 53.858′ N, 76° 58.694′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Kingman Park. It can be reached from Gales Street Northeast west of 18th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1701 Gales St NE, Washington DC 20002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial (here, next to this marker); Hirshhorn Museum (here, next to this marker); Lockheed P-38 Lightning (a few steps from this marker); North American P-51D Mustang (a few steps from this marker); North American B-25 Mitchell (a few steps from this marker); The White House (a few steps from this marker); Lincoln Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Did You Know (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
Additional commentary.
1. Inaccuracy in the marker
While the marker claims that the Washington Monument is the tallest structure in DC, this is not true. The Hughes Memorial Tower near Georgia Avenue and Peabody Street, Northwest in Manor Park is taller at a height at 761 feet.
— Submitted November 5, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 5, 2026
3. Nearby signage for Rosedale Playground
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
