Washington Monument State Park

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6620 Zittlestown Rd
Middletown, MD 21769
+1 (301) 432-8065
https://dnr.maryland.gov
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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Jennifer B.
9/13/2025

Just a little hike or drive to visit the first Washington Monument created by the folks of Boonsboro.

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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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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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Austin G.
2/9/2019

Washington Monument State Park is interesting for two reasons: 1) The Appalachian Trail goes through it proving that there is natural beauty in Maryland. The views in this park into the valley...

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