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 ...

The city was known as Columbia until 1791 when it was named in Washington’s honor. July 4, 1848: The cornerstone of the monument is laid with great fanfare. Within the 24,500 pound marble ...

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 ...