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Washington Monument and Museum at Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore

Washington Monument and Museum at Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore

The Washington Monument at Mount Vernon Place was the first significant monument built in honor of President George Washington. Construction on the memorial began in 1815 and was completed in 1829.

The monument was designed by a famed architect Robert Mills who also designed the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. The Washington Monument in Baltimore is a marble, Doric column that is 178 feet high. There are 227 steps to climb to the top of the monument tower to look through a viewing window.

A statue of George Washington, carved by sculptor Enrico Causici, stands atop the monument. Other details include bronze inscriptions that describe Washington's life and career. These plaques were added with the advisement of John Quincy Adams.

The museum is located on the ground floor of the monument. It contains digital exhibits detailing the construction process, the history of Mount Vernon, and the life of George Washington.

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Sight Name: Washington Monument and Museum at Mount Vernon Place
Sight Location: Baltimore, USA (See walking tours in Baltimore)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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