Washington Monument, Equestrian monument in Capitol Square, Richmond, US
The monument features a 21-foot bronze statue of George Washington on horseback, accompanied by six bronze statues of notable Virginian revolutionaries.
The cornerstone was laid in 1850 with President Zachary Taylor and former President John Tyler present, marking the second equestrian statue of Washington in the US.
Six bronze female figures at the base symbolize different aspects of American development, including Colonial Times, Finance, Independence, Bill of Rights, and Revolution.
The monument stands at coordinates 37°32′21″N 77°26′4″W in Capitol Square, occupying less than one acre of public space in Richmond's downtown area.
The trowel used for laying the cornerstone in 1850 was the same tool George Washington used for the US Capitol cornerstone ceremony in 1793.
Location: Richmond
Inception: 1849
Architects: Thomas Crawford
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 37.53920,-77.43440
Latest update: May 11, 2025 00:20
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