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- Different places - Rushmore, South Dakota - Washington Monument, Washington D.C.
- Different costs to build - Rushmore $989,992.32 - Washington Monument $1,187,710
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What is the difference between the Washington Monument and Cleopatra's Needle?
The Washington Monument was originally made in the U.S. and Cleopatra's Needle was made originally in Egypt. Cleopatra's Needle has engravings on it and the Washington Monument doesn't.
What is the nickname of the Washington Monument?
During the War between the States the Washington Monument was nicknamed "Beef Depot Monument." The U.S. Army grazed cattle on the monument's grounds.
Where is the reflecting pool located in DC?
Lies between the Lincoln Memorial & the Washington Monument in Washington D.C.
What is the history behind Mt. Rushmore?
The monument was originally designed and overseen by sculptor Gutzon Borglum. The monument was carved between 1927 and 1941 with the help of federal funding. See the link for more information.
What is the Washington monument's history?
The Washington Monument was built between 1848 and 1884 as a tribute to George Washington's military leadership from 1775-1783 during the American Revolution.
What is the difference between the Parthenon and the Washington monuments?
The Parthenon and Washington monuments have different shapes and different locations. The Parthenon is a temple located in Greece whereas the Washington Monument is an obelisk located in the United States of America.
What monument is located between the White House and Jefferson Memorial?
The Washington Monument is located between the White House and the Jefferson Memorial.
What is the distance between Atlanta Georgia and Mount Rushmore National Monument South Dakota?
It is 1,533 miles according to Google Maps.
What is the long strip between the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument called?
The National Mall is the name of the long strip between the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument. It is administered by the National Park Service.
Where is the reflecting pool in DC?
Lies between the Lincoln Memorial & the Washington Monument in Washington D.C.
Is Theodore Roosevelt on Mount Rushmore?
No, Mt. Rushmore contains the faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. It was constructed between 1927-1939, before Obama was even born. The monument stands as a National landmark in Keystone, South Dakota.
What happened to stair number 898 in the Washington Monument?
Conversion to a wheelchair ramp is what happened to stair number 898 in the Washington Monument. Because of the conversion, the monument now has only 897 steps between the bottom and the top.
