Washington Monument State Park, Middletown

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Washington Monument State Park is a public recreation area located approximately one mile (1.6 km) southeast of Boonsboro, Maryland. The park preserves the Washington Monument, a 40-foot-tall (12 m) tower honoring George Washington, the first President of the United States. The monument sits along the Appalachian Trail near the summit of South Mountain's Monument Knob. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The park is managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

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By SneakinDeacon

I didn't know this park existed until I was driving along and saw a sign. After a short drive off of the main road I paid a $2.00 entrance fee. The entrance fee in on the honor system where you...

I didn't know this park existed until I was driving along and saw a sign. After a short drive off of the main road I paid a $2.00 entrance fee. The entrance fee in on the honor system where you... more »
By skink

Interesting small park, with a short uphill hike to the historic first monument ever built to honor George Washington. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area. Unfortunately, the museum was..... more

Interesting small park, with a short uphill hike to the historic first monument ever built to honor George Washington. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area. Unfortunately, the museum was..... more »

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By Deborah Montgomery

This is a lovely park to visit and hike. There is interesting history of the Washington Monument, as well as the Civil War here. It's a pretty steep uphill hike, and a tough climb up the stairs of the tower. The view from the top is amazing, and worth the climb. There are connections to the Appalachian trail within the park as well.

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By Seth Crumpton

Washington Monument State Park is another great local park in Washington County. Dedicated to our first president George Washington. Beautuful area, great hiking right on the Appalachian Trail, and the monument as well as the amazing ciew is quite a sight to see. Plenty of areas to stop and rest, bathrooms and water. Must see and take in another piece of our national and local history.

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