Lincoln Memorial National Monument - Washington, DC
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
N 38° 53.357 W 077° 02.990
18S E 322216 N 4306487
Quick Description: This National Monument honors America's 16th President. The Memorial sits at one end of the reflecting pool on the National Mall.
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 5/18/2012 1:56:56 AM
Waymark Code: WMEEPH
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member Bernd das Brot Team
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Long Description:
The Memorial is in the form of a Greek Doric temple architected by Henry Bacon. A large sculpture of a seated Abraham Lincoln was done by Daniel Chester French and occupies the central area. Nearby are inscriptions of two well-known speeches by Lincoln, The Gettysburg Address and his Second Inaugural Address.
State/States the Park is located...: District of Columbia

Park Designation: Monument/Memorial

Times the Visitors Center (or Park) is Open....: From: 12:01 AM To: 11:59 PM

Months the Visitors Center/Park is open...: From: 1/1/2012 To: 12/31/2012

Website From the National Parks Service Page of this Waymark...: [Web Link]

SECONDARY website.: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Memorial

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