The "Original" Washington Monument
Baltimore's Washington Monument was erected between 1815 and 1829, some 20 years before construction began on the Washington Monument in D.C. Baltimoreans contest that this monument is the true Washington Monument, and turn their noses at the landmark of the National Mall. Whatever your opinion, this Mount Vernon attraction is certainly worth a second look.
The Washngton Monument is 178 feet high. If you are feeling ambitious, you can climb the 228 stair spiral to the top (for a suggested $1 donation) and view the city from the roof. From here, you will see a beautiful scape of the downtown area. When you make it back down, be sure to enjoy a few minutes rest and recovery in the calm comfort of monument park.
The Washington Monument is located on Charles Street at Monument in the Mount Vernon Cultural District. For more information:
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~jlehnert/history.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Monument_(Baltimore)
