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North America’s Tallest Monumental Columns
Provided below is a list of the tallest monumental/memorial columns in North America. A minimum height of 30 feet was required to be included. Unlike obelisks which have a squared-off shape rising up the tower, columns are largely rounded structures from their base to the top.
Peace!
*Those shown in bold/italics have been seen or climbed by the blog author in person.
Source: fox8.com Source: en.wikipedia.org Source: visitmexico.com- Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial (1931): Lake Erie, Ohio = 352 feet – see image above
2. Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración (1944): Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic = 242.8 feet – see image above
3. Brock’s Monument (1856): Queenston, Ontario, Canada = 184 feet
4. Washington Monument (1829): Baltimore, Maryland = 178.75 feet
5. Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument (1908): Brooklyn, New York = 149 feet
6. El Ángel de la Independencia (1910): Mexico City, Mexico = 148 feet – see image above
7. Soldiers & Sailors Monument (1877): Boston, Massachusetts = 126 feet
8-9. Astoria Column (1926): Astoria, Oregon and Soldiers & Sailors Monument (1894): Cleveland, Ohio = 125 feet
10. Wisconsin Memorial (1911): Vicksburg National Battlefield, Mississippi = 122 feet
11. World War I Memorial (1929): Providence, Rhode Island = 108.3 feet
12. Beacon of Hope (2005): Oklahoma City, Oklahoma = 100 feet
13. Yorktown Victory Monument (1884): Yorktown, Virginia = 98 feet
14. Soldiers & Sailors Monument (1884): Buffalo, New York = 85 feet
15. .Illinois Centennial Monument (1918): Chicago, Illinois = 80 feet
16. Columbus Monument (1892): New York City, New York = 76 feet
17. James Rumsey Monument (1916): Shepherdstown, West Virginia = 75 feet
18. Henry Clay Monument (1855): Pottsville, Pennsylvania = 67 feet
19. Midsummer Carnival Column (1900): Milwaukee, Wisconsin = 65 feet
20. Nelson’s Monument (1809): Montreal, Quebec, Canada = 62 feet
21. Lee Circle Column (1884): New Orleans, Louisiana = 60 feet
22. New York State Monument (1920): Antietam National Battlefield, Maryland = 58 feet
23. Soldiers & Sailors Monument (1903): St. Paul, Minnesota = 52.5 feet
24. Soldiers & Sailors Monument (1908): Penn Yan, New York = 52 feet
25-26. Civil War Memorial (1870): Adrian, Michigan and Ethan Allen Memorial (1873): Burlington, Vermont = 50 feet
27. Soldiers & Sailors Monument (1874): Lancaster, Pennsylvania = 43 feet
28. Soldiers & Sailors Monument (1892): Rochester, New York = 42.7 feet
29. Plaza del Quinto Centenario/El Tótem Telúrico (1992): San Juan, Puerto Rico = 40 feet
30-51. National Capitol Columns x 22 (1828): Washington, DC = 32 feet (average) – former columns that are standing in the National Arboretum.
SOURCES:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illinois_Centennial_Monument
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astoria_Column
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beacon_of_Hope_(monument)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_War_Memorial_(Adrian,_Michigan)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Monument_(New_York_City)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Clay_Monument
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Capitol_Columns
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perry%27s_Victory_and_International_Peace_Memorial
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prison_Ship_Martyrs%27_Monument
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Rumsey_Monument
- gemini.google.com
- google.com
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldiers_and_Sailors_Monument_(Boston)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldiers_and_Sailors_Monument_(Lancaster,_Pennsylvania)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldiers%27_and_Sailors%27_Monument_(Cleveland)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldiers%27_and_Sailors%27_Monument_(Saint_Paul,_Minnesota)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Monument_(Baltimore)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorktown_Victory_Monument
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brock%27s_Monument
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson%27s_Column_(Montreal)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_of_Independence
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:General_James_Wolfe_Memorial,_Quebec_City
- https://www.kurtshistoricsites.com/ethan-allen/
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Lee_Circle_column,_New_Orleans
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Midsummer_Carnival_Shaft
- https://www.nps.gov/places/new-york-state-monument.htm
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Memorial_columns_in_the_United_States
- https://www.fltimes.com/lifestyle/looking-back-the-cannon-in-penn-yans-courthouse-park/article_61412e31-bbd5-5466-8f49-cce69cbbf5b7.html
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Soldiers_and_Sailors_Monument_(Rochester,_New_York)
- https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/historyculture/wisconsin-memorial.htm
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:World_War_I_Memorial,_Providence_Rhode_Island
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monumento_de_Santiago
- https://www.gpsmycity.com/attractions/plaza-del-quinto-centenario-(quincentennial-square)-31911.html
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Why Trump is so interested in Greenland
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Deaths confirmed after fire at Canada military base in Alberta
Emergency crews and military personnel gather at the Wainwright Health Centre as injured military members are treated after…
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Today on the #astrodon #astrophotography Menu / Plan: #C20 #northamerica #nebula and later try #C33 #eastveil #nebula with #smarttelescope #dwarf3
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🐢 ICYMI: In this #CBC Kids Campfire Story, storyteller Otsistohkwi:yo Elliott shares the #Haudenosaunee creation #story using shadow #puppets. When a woman falls from the Sky World, water #birds and #animals work together to rescue her, placing #earth on a #turtle's back to begin the world anew.
👉 https://seethis.tv/post/the-creation-of-turtle-island-a-mohawk-story-told-with-shadow-puppets
#beaver #culture #paper #firstnations #goose #indigenouspeoples #languages #kids #muskrat #nature #northamerica #otter #singing #storytelling #tradition #turtles #tksst #video
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Albania protesters clash with police as premier faces pressure | Entertainment https://www.byteseu.com/2461973/ #AdverseEvents #Albania #Americas #Crime #Entertainment #Europe #GovernmentAndNonprofits #GovernmentServices #LifeAndSociety #NationalGovernment #NorthAmerica #PoliceServices #PoliticsAndGovernment #PublicSafetyServices #SocialAndPoliticalProtest #SouthernEurope #StructuredContent #UnitedStates
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Albanian police clashed with h…
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11 Native #Shrubs to Make Your Yard a #Wonderland for Birds
From plantings tips to which bird species they attract, get to know some of our most common shrubs found across #NorthAmerica.
By Georgia Good, September 24, 2026
"Sure, trees and flowers are great, but tucked between them is another plant just as crucial for birds and worthy of your yard space: The humble and life-giving shrub.
"But what exactly is a shrub? Shrubs are #perennial plants with multiple #WoodyStems instead of single trunk. And yes, shrubs and bushes are the same (though “shrub” is the more formal, botanical term). Their spring blooms offer nectar to #hummingbirds and other #pollinators; their berries fuel birds through long winters and migrations.
"Shrubs host insects that feed chicks, and they provide vital shelter year-round. Many nesting and resting birds prefer them to open tree canopies—their dense, tangled thickets protect them from heavy winds, snow, and rain, and from predators like raptors and cats.
"By growing native shrubs, you can offer critical food and shelter to migrating, breeding, and wintering birds—a powerful antidote to habitat loss. That 'native' label matters, too: Birds aren’t adapted to non-native plants, which often can’t support the protein-rich insects that they rely on.
"And non-native fruits are like fast food for birds. High in simple sugars and low in healthy fats, they’re often empty calories, a dangerous diet for a growing bird, or one flying across the hemisphere.
"To find the best shrubs for your neighborhood birds, use #Audubon’s #NativePlantDatabase. And to create a rich, diverse habitat, complete with perches, shelter, and food, try balancing shrubs with larger trees—and watch your yard come alive with berries, flowers, and wildlife. A sanctuary for birds, and perhaps for you, as well."
Learn more:
https://www.audubon.org/magazine/11-native-shrubs-make-your-yard-wonderland-birdsNative Plant Database (North America):
https://www.audubon.org/native-plants#SolarPunkSunday #Birding #SpendTimeInNature #MoreShrubs
#GardeningForBirds #Wildlife #MoreFlowersLessLawns