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Definition of National monument
1. Noun. Memorial consisting of a structure or natural landmark of historic interest; set aside by national government for preservation and public enjoyment.
Lexicographical Neighbors of National Monument
Literary usage of National monument
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The National Parks Portfolioby United States National Park Service, Robert Sterling Yard by United States National Park Service, Robert Sterling Yard (1921)
"THE NEEDLES, PINNACLES national monument PINNACLES national monument HE spires,
domes, caves, and subterranean passages of the Pinnacle national monument in ..."
2. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1820)
"RESTORATION OF THE PARTHENON IK THE national monument. ... of our readers to the
proposal of restoring the Parthenon in the national monument for Scotland, ..."
3. The Rhine from Rotterdam to Constance: Handbook for Travellers by Karl Baedeker (Firm) (1886)
"... arid vies with the latter as a point of attraction to excursionists. The new
national monument forms an additional object of interest. ..."
4. The Writings of George Washington by George Washington (1892)
"... and that of the present date;—and to express to you his regret at your despair
of bringing your plan of a national monument to a fortunate issue. ..."
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