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Is the Washington monument built with limestone?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 9/2/2023

No, it is made of marble, granite and sandstone.

It holds the records for being both the world's tallest stone structure and the world's tallest obelisk in height standing 555 feet 5⅛ inches (169.294 m)

Wiki User

∙ 15y ago

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Why Washington monument was built?

The Washington Monument was built to commemorate George Washington for his leadership in the Revolutionary War.

Who inspired them to built the Washington monument?

Gorge Washington!

Why is the Washington monument?

It was built in honor of George Washington.

When was monument construction started?

the Washington monument started to be built in1922

How was the Washington monument made?

the Washington monument was made (built) by hundreds of people and it took several years

How many people built the washington monument?

how many people were in the constuction of the Washington monument

Where was the Jefferson Monument built?

In Washington DC

Who was the Washington monument originally built for?

Something to look at.

What year did the Washington monument built and finished?

1885

What was the obelisk built to honor your first president?

The Washington Monument in Washington D.C.

How much concrete is in the Washington Monument?

None. The monument is built with mostly Bluestone inside the monument and Marble as the outside facing.

When was construction started?