Washington National Mason Memorial - Alexandria, VA
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N 38° 48.450 W 077° 03.956
18S E 320615 N 4297442
Located in downtown Alexandria, the monument is on a hill and serves as a tourist attraction. The grounds were designed by the Olmsted Brothers.
Waymark Code: WM19C4C
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/21/2024
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Dedicated to the most famous of the Revolutionary War heroes, George Washington. This tower is 333 feet tall and you can climb all the way to the top to have a spectacular view of the city of Alexandria. The monument was built in 1930's as a memorial to Washington's followers as freemason men. This is also a lookout tower.
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Type of Public Space: Grounds
Job Number: 06991
Architect: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
There are no specific visit requirements, however telling about your visit is strongly encouraged. Additional photos of the park to add to the gallery are also nice, but not required. Pictures with a GPS or you in them is highly discouraged.