- The Lincoln Memorial is a national monument built to honor Abraham Lincoln, the United States' 16th president.
- Lincoln Memorial facts. The memorial measures 190ft long and 119ft wide and is nearly 100ft tall. The statue itself weighs 175 tons and is 19ft tall.
- Lincoln Memorial Facts for Kids. The monument honors Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. President. It measures 188 feet wide and almost 80 feet tall.
- The Lincoln Memorial is named after Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States. He served as president from 1861 – 1865.
- The inside of the Lincoln Memorial is divided into three chambers by two pillars of the Ionian style on the north side and the south side.
- The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC stands as a tribute to the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln...
- As the site of many important political speeches and events, Lincoln Memorial has a history of its own, independent from its original purpose.
- Visiting the Lincoln Memorial is a must-do while in Washington, DC! It is the most visited memorial in the city, with 6 million people coming to see it every year.
- Lincoln Memorial Park has winding tree-lined avenues, meticulously maintained monuments, and peaceful arboretum-like sections.
- The Lincoln Memorial has been on the back of the United States penny (the one cent coin) for many years, as well as the five dollar bill.