Washington+Monument

Washington Monument The Washington Monument is a 170 metre tall obelisk made out of marble and granite. Work on the Washington monument began in 1848, but was stopped in 1854 because of the American civil war, which caused funds for the monument do dry up almost completely. But then in 1877 work recommenced on the monument, and it was completed 1884. The monument was created to commemorate George Washington and his skill in battle. The Washington monument is located in the German – American friendship Garden, south of the white house.