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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.
- 191 acres (77 ha)
- Boonsboro, Maryland
- 1934
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. Visit Website. Get Directions. Details. Amenities. Reviews. Details. Site of first monument erected to "Father of Our Country," President George Washington. The Cumberland Valley offers superb bird-watching opportunities; the Appalachian Trail passes through.
- 6620 Zittlestown Rd, Middletown, 21769, MD
- (301) 791-4767
WASHINGTON MONUMENT STATE PARK. 21843 National Pike. Boonsboro, Maryland 21713. Phone: 301-791-4767. Reservations: 888-432-2267.
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Washington Monument State Park. 83 reviews. #1 of 17 things to do in Middletown. State Parks. Write a review. What people are saying. By SneakinDeacon. “ HIDDEN GEM ” Apr 2021. Along the way you will find a few signs that highlights the milestone in the life of George Washington. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing.