why is there an obelisk in Washington DC?

Question

I thought it was some egyptian memorial structure but why one in DC?

Answer 1

Here is part of what I found the rest you can read at this link I found it very interesting....
http://www.angelfire.com/poetry/jocelynkw/DCHistory.html


On the aluminum cap, atop the Washington Monument in Washington, DC, are displayed two words: Laus Deo. No one can see these words. In fact, most visitors to the monument are totally unaware they are even there and for that matter, probably couldn't care less.

So, what do those two words, in Latin, composed of just four syllables and only seven letters, possibly mean? Very simply, they say "Praise be to God!"

Answer 2

Obelisk Washington Dc

Answer 3

Actually the Washington Memorial is an obelisk that is built on both Greek and Egyptian obelisks ... which is something people do to 'honor' certain 'national heroes' ... this one is not to 'honor' the CITY of Washington, D.C. but to honor our first PRESIDENT, George Washington. The name of the city is 'Washington' because of that, too, by the way.

Answer 4

It's the Washington Monument.

Answer 5

George Washington was a freemason - when they built his memorial, they built an obelisk, a freemason symbol.

Answer 6

I believe their was two & why not.