George Washington Masonic National Memorial

Local nameGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial
LocationAlexandria, Virginia, United States

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial is a Masonic building and memorial located in Alexandria, Virginia, outside Washington, D.C. It is dedicated to the memory of George Washington, the first President of the United States and a Mason. The tower is fashioned after the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt. The 333-foot tall memorial sits atop Shooter's Hill at 101 Callahan Drive. Construction began in 1922, the building was dedicated in 1932, and the interior finally completed in 1970. In July 2015, it was designated a National Historic Landmark for its architecture, and as one of the largest-scale private memorials to honor Washington.The memorial is served by the King Street–Old Town Metro station on the Blue and Yellow Lines of the Washington Metro. The station is located about four blocks from the memorial.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington_Masonic_National_Memorial

Official Website https://gwmemorial.org/

Link https://gwmemorial.org/pages/virtual-tour

Phone +1-703-683-2007

Address 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22301, USA

Coordinates 38°48'27.028" N -77°3'57.491" E

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