Washington Monument State Park, State park in Washington County, Maryland.
Located at the intersection of Washington and Frederick Counties, this 147-acre park features stone monuments and Appalachian Trail segments within its boundaries.
On July 4, 1827, five hundred residents of Boonsboro walked three kilometers to South Mountain to construct the first monument honoring George Washington.
The park presents exhibits chronicling George Washington's life through interpretive panels along the walking path from the museum to the monument.
The park includes a museum, children's playground, picnic facilities, and hiking trails that connect to the broader Appalachian Trail system.
During the Civil War, specifically during the Battle of Antietam, the monument served as a signal tower before falling into disrepair.
Location: Frederick County
Location: Washington County
Inception: 1934
Website: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/washington.aspx
GPS coordinates: 39.50040,-77.62320
Latest update: June 6, 2025 18:15
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