It was built with marble, blue gneiss, and granite. Six years later, the Washington National Monument Society ran out of money, and construction stopped for the next 25 years. In 1876, the US ...

In 1782, as the Revolutionary War was winding down and peace talks were happening in Paris, Gen. George Washington came up ...

Along the way, you'll find several markers detailing important facts about this historic park. The Washington Monument State Park has a entrance fee of $2 for Maryland residents and $4 for out-of ...