A . located in Washington D.C.

B . designer is Robert Mills

C. small pyramid (pyramidion)

II. Materials :

2. A white marble

B. monument stone

C. aluminum

III . Dimensions:

1. 555 feet 5 one eighth inches
2. each side is 34 feet 5 one half inch
3. pyramidion is 55 feet

4. Original Purpose - To honor George Washington

V. What it is used for today - It is used for tourists and to honor George

Washington

VI.. Other Information :

A. Robert Mills designed Washington Monument

2. In 1833 Washington National Monument Society
3. Cornerstone laid on July 4, 1848
4. Many people donated stones for monument