1. Washington Monument

2. Location
Washington D.C.

3. When was it built
July 4,1848

4. Who built it
Stonemason built It and it was designed by Robert Mills.

5. Why was it built
To remember George Washington.

6. Other Interesting Facts
They placed a net around the Monument for the workers on the top to not fall.
It was made out of marble and it weighs 15,000 African elephants.
More than 1 million people ride the elevator to the monument.

7. Resources The Washington Monument Lola Schaefer Heinemann Library
Chicago, Illinois
2002