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Image: Washington Monument Deseret Stone in 2000

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Description: Commemorative Stone donated by the Utah Territory, in September 1853, to be used in the construction of the Washington Monument. The stone was quarried in Manti, Utah and William Ward, a Mormon pioneer artist, carved the stone into a symbol representing the provisional State of Deseret. The stone is located in the interior of the monument, at the 220 foot level.
Title: Washington Monument Deseret Stone in 2000
Credit: Washington Monument - Photos & Multimedia: Washington Monument Stones (nps.gov)
Author: National Park Service
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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