
Washington Monument State Park

by Raymond Salani III
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Washington Monument State Park
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Raymond Salani III
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Washington Monument State Park is a public recreation area, located approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Boonsboro, Maryland, that preserves the Washington Monument, a 40-foot-tall (12 m) tower honoring George Washington, the first President of the United States, who was known in his lifetime as the "father of his country." The monument, which sits near the summit of South Mountain's Monument Knob, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The park is managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The section of the Appalachian Trail that runs through the park is used by visitors to reach the monument. A visitors center at the trailhead has exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the area as well as picnicking facilities.
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February 22nd, 2017
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