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How far is it from Alexandria Virginia to the Washington Monument?
Alexandria, Virginia is about 7 miles south of the Washington Monument. The Washington Monument is on the east bank of the Potomac River, and Alexandria is on the west.
What is bigger than the Washington Monument?
No stone monument is taller than the Washington Monument. It also is the tallest obelisk in the world.
Is the washgton monument in Virginia?
No- it is in Washington DC.
Did the virginia earthquake crack the washington monument?
yes it did
How close is Washington Dulles airport to the Washington Monument?
Washington Dulles Airport is about 28 miles west of the Washington Monument. The airport is located in Dulles, Virginia.
What is Hawaii stone in Washington monument made of?
coral
Why did the Washington Monument close in 2011?
The Washington Monument was closed because of damage caused by the Virginia earthquake of Tuesday, August 23, 2011. The Monument was reopened by the National Park Service on Monday, May 12, 2014.
Which is bigger the Washington Monument or El Obelisco in Buenos Aires?
The Washington Monument is 169.294 m, but El Obelisco is 67.5 m high. The Washington Monument is both the world's tallest stone structure and the world's tallest obelisk.
Why did the Washington Monument have to be restored?
The Washington Monument suffered damage during the earthquake that was centered near Mineral, Virginia, on August 23, 2011. The Monument was closed for repairs 2 years 8+ months.
What is the most expensive stone in the Washington monument?
A large emerald stone given to the United States by France
Largest obelisk in the world?
Washington Monument in Washington DC Maybe San Jacinto Monument in Texas... 173m! 3m higher then the Washington monument... everythings bigger in Texas. Well too bad that the Washington Monument isn't a true obelisk. In order for them to be considered obelisks they have to be made of a single piece of stone.
Does Maine have a special brick in the Washington Monument?
Yes, the state of Maine has a special brick in the Washington Monument. Maine's memorial stone may be seen at the 30-foot landing.
