The Washington Monument is the most prominent structure in Washington, DC The 555-foot, 5-1/8" marble obelisk honors the nation's founding father George Washington, who led the Continental Army to victory, and then became the nation's first president under the Constitution. Tickets are required to visit the interior of the Washington Monument. - NPS
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1799/12/24 | George Washington | American Commander in Chief | A United States Congressional committee recommends a monument to be erected in honor of George Washington. | Death of George Washington | ||
| 1850/07/04 | Zachary Taylor | Dignitary | President Zachary Taylor attends the ground breaking ceremony for the Washington Monument. | |||
| 1850/07/04 | Zachary Taylor | Life | Seeking relief from the stifling heat and humidity during a fund-raising event at the Washington Monument, Zachery Taylor drinks a pitcher of iced milk and eats a bowl of cherries. | Cherry | Death of President Zachary Taylor | |
| 1885/02/21 | Over 800 people attend the dedication of the Washington Monument. |
| Particulars for Washington Monument: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Criteria Consideration | Commemorative property |
| Area of Significance | Engineering |
| Architectural Style | Exotic revival |
| Owner | Federal |
| Criteria | Historic Event |
| Area of Significance | Landscape Architecture |
| Historic Use | Monument |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Historic Use | Park |
| Criteria | Person |
| Area of Significance | Politics-government |
| Sight Category | Structure |
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