Posted in Instagram The Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington. In 1845, the winning design was announced to be from architect Robert Mills, a native of South Carolina. The bottom lighter section was built before the Civil War, the remainder was completed after the war Author: chris Published Date: February 18, 2019 Leave a Comment on The Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington. In 1845, the winning design was announced to be from architect Robert Mills, a native of South Carolina. The bottom lighter section was built before the Civil War, the remainder was completed after the war Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Washington Monument National Monument View in Instagram ⇒ Author: chris