Preserving Properties

Washington Monument State Park

There are over 4,000 listed historic properties, many miles of 18^th and 19^th century stone fences lining roadways and fields and 23 early stone arch bridges in Washington County.

Our Nation's first monument to George Washington stands here. It was dedicated July 4, 1827, and is located atop South Mountain, the natural border between Frederick and Washington Counties.

We have many sites and structures spanning three centuries. The colonial settlement of our Nation, vivid reminders of the Civil War, the powerful architecture of 19^th century industry and symbols of the growth and prosperity of the 20^th century are all here in beautiful Washington County.