Washington Monument State Park

19 reviews

+1 (301) 791-4767

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6620 Zittlestown Rd

Middletown, MD 21769

+1 (301) 791-4767

http://www.dnr.state.md.us

Located atop South Mountain, Washington Monument State Park is named for the first completed monument dedicated to the memory of George Washington. The Washington Monument is a rugged stone tower that was initially erected by the citizens of Boonsboro in 1827.

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Scott D.

5/19/2018

Home of the original George Washington monument. It's a small hike to get to the hand stacked stone monument. I choose to walk around the giant open field like area, and soak up some sun. They...

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Mollie W.

8/18/2023

While on a road trip, we stopped to check out the Washington Monument State Park on a Monday. Lucky for us, no one was there, and we had the place all to ourselves. And the bathrooms were...

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Mama T.

11/12/2023

For a cool piece of history, this monument is worth the short hike. It is the first monument dedicated to Washington before all other monuments dedicated to the first president. As your drive up...

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Glenn P.

8/8/2021

Beautiful short hike up to the top of the mountain. The view over the valley is majestic. Being on th Appalachiangrail vendor 1/2 mile is way cool. Great experience!

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John B.

4/27/2020

[Coronavirus review] It's outdoors, and if you're looking for a place where you can't catch a virus, the brisk breeze that greeted me atop the hill would likely have blown any airborne pathogen...

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