Washington Monument

Kansas City has a piece of New York City in its midst, thanks to the Washington Monument, located near Crown Center in Washington Square Park. In 1922, various foundations formed a fundraiser to recreate the original New York statue of President George Washington for Kansas City. More than 100,000 Kansas City residents donated money for the project. Three years later in 1925, the almost 17-foot statue with a 13-foot pedestal was erected for $30,000, which would be almost $400,000 today. The statue still stands, surrounded by lush landscaping that gives park-goers a moment to reflect on the nation’s history.