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Description

Built between 1848 and 1884 as a tribute to George Washington (1732-1799) 1st U.S. President, Founding Father, and the commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Construction took place in two major phases. Lack of funds and political turmoil caused intermittent hiatus. Plans for a national monument began as early as 1783 when Congress proposed that an equestrian statue of George Washington be erected. Sponsored by the Washington National Monument Society.

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Coordinates

38° 53' 22" N 77° 2' 7" W

Latitude/Longitude

38.889436552988279,-77.035249795963736

Authorized

1876 (19 Stat. 123)

Dedicated

1885

Sponsor

U.S. Gov't/Washington Monument Society

Owner

FEDERAL - NPS