Virginia Washington Monument facts for kids
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Virginia Washington Monument
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 Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | Capitol Square, Richmond, Virginia |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1849–1869 |
| Architect | Thomas Crawford (sculptor), Randolph Rogers (sculptor) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 03001421 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | January 15, 2004 |
The Virginia Washington Monument is a famous statue of George Washington in Richmond, Virginia. It's a large, old monument built in the 1800s. This monument is found in a public park in Richmond, Virginia. It marks the end of Grace Street. The first stone for the monument was placed in 1850. It was the second statue of Washington on horseback to be shown in the United States. The monument was fully finished in 1869.
About the Washington Monument
The Washington Monument is a big statue honoring George Washington. He was a very important leader in American history. The monument is designed in a style called Neoclassical. This style uses ideas from ancient Greek and Roman buildings.
What Does It Look Like?
The main part of the monument is a huge bronze statue. It shows George Washington riding a horse. This statue is about 21 feet (6.4 meters) tall. It weighs around 18,000 pounds (8,165 kg).
The base of the monument was finished after the American Civil War. It includes statues of six other important Virginians. These people also played a big part in the American Revolution. They are:
A Place in History
On February 22, 1862, an important event happened at the monument. It was the second inauguration for the leaders of the Confederate States of America. Jefferson Davis became President. Alexander H. Stephens became Vice President. This ceremony took place right at the monument.
