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Located atop South Mountain, Washington Monument State Park is named for the first completed monument dedicated to the memory of George Washington. The Washington Monument is a rugged stone tower that was initially erected by the citizens of Boonsboro in 1827.
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Washington Monument State Park is a public recreation area located approximately one mile (1.6 km) southeast of Boonsboro, Maryland. The park preserves the Washington Monument, a 40-foot-tall (12 m) tower honoring George Washington, the first President of the United States.
Curiously, a section of the Appalachian Trail runs through Washington Monument State Park and is used by visitors to access the 40-foot-tall tower honoring George Washington. The park, which covers 191 acres and was established in 1934, is a public recreation area located about four miles east of Boonsboro, Maryland, easily accessible for ...
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Washington Monument State Park. Washington Monument History. Washington Monument is constructed. On July 4, 1827, nearly the entire village of Boonsboro trekked up South Mountain to build and dedicate the Washington Monument—the first completed monument in the United States to memorialize General and President George Washington.
Visit the site of the first monument to George Washington, the \"Father of Our Country\". Enjoy bird-watching, hiking and scenic views in the Cumberland Valley and the Appalachian Trail.
- 6620 Zittlestown Rd, Middletown, 21769, MD
- (301) 791-4767
Washington Monument State Park. 6620 Zittlestown Road. Middletown MD 21769. Mailing Address: c/o Greenbrier State Park. 21843 National Pike. Boonsboro MD 21713. Contact: 301-791-4767 . Driving Directions: From points east: Washington Monument State Park can be reached off Interstate 70 westbound to Exit 49, MD Alternate Route 40.
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Visit the first monument to George Washington in the country, built by the citizens of Boonsboro in 1827. Enjoy hiking, picnicking, swimming and birdwatching in this park near Charles Town, Frederick and Hagerstown.
