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Washington Monument Historical Background After George Washington died in 1799, people quickly wanted a monument to honor him.

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Despite sentiment for a monument to George Washington beginning shortly after he died in 1799, the Washington Monument we know today wouldn't be built until 1854, and wouldn't be finished until 1885.

The George Washington monument used to sit at the old junior high school. When the building was demolished, the monument was saved because of the history it holds.

The designs Pierre L'Enfant created for George Washington spearheaded the development of Washington, D.C., as it stands today.