US East Coast Landmarks Trivia Quiz

Answer: George Washington

The obelisk in question is the Washington Monument, in honor of the first President and leader in the War of Independence. Standing a massive 555 feet tall, it took 26 years to complete, being finished in 1884. It is the most prominent feature on the Washington skyline, and offers extensive views from its lofty summit.

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Answer: Statue of Liberty

The island is in New Jersey waters but belongs to New York. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France. It is a representation of the Roman Goddess of Freedom, Libertas. It was completed on October 28th 1886 and was designated a national monument on October 15th 1924 by Calvin Coolidge.

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Answer: The Horseshoe Curve

Of course I am referring to the Horseshoe Curve. Located near Altoona, Pennsylvania and completed in 1854, the 220 degree arc in the railroad track and the constructed grade of 91 foot per mile made crossing (by train) the summit of the Allegheny Mountains possible. Pictures of "the curve" may be found at Wikipedia.org.

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Answer: Georgia marble

The Lincoln Memorial is located in Washington DC, west of the National Mall.
Basically, this monument is comprised of two primary components, that is, a temple-like building and a statue of Abraham Lincoln.
The statue was designed by Daniel Chester French. It is 19 feet tall and made of Georgia marble.

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Answer: Gettysburg National Military Park

53,000 men died over three days here between July 1st 1863 and July 3rd 1863. It was the place where the infamous end of the union line stand and bayonet charge was made by the 20th Maine regiment and Colonel Joshua Chamberlain. "The Angle" is a long stone wall that has an 80-yard right angle. This spot saw the bloodiest parts of Gettysburg.

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Answer: Adirondack Park

At 6.1 million acres big, Adirondack Park is located entirely within the borders of New York State. Surprisingly, it is larger than Yellowstone National Park, The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Yosemite National Park and Glacier National Park COMBINED!

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Answer: The Jefferson Memorial

Located on the picturesque Tidal Basin, a man-made inlet of the Potomac River, the Jefferson Memorial was constructed beginning in 1939 when Franklin Delano Roosevelt laid the cornerstone. It was completed in 1943. It attracts more than 2 million visitors a year.

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Answer: South of the Border

South of the Border began on 1949 as a roadside beer stand for travelers passing through South Carolina to the dry state of North Carolina who wished to enjoy "one for the road". While today visitors to South of the Border can enjoy an abundance of attractions including a giant souvenir shop, South of the Border is perhaps best known for the approximately 175 billboards announcing its approach. Featuring such slogans as Chili Today, Hot Tamale, the billboards appear on the highways from the Virginia/North Carolina border to Georgia/South Carolina state lines.

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Answer: The Empire State Building

When first constructed, the Empire State Building was the tallest building in the United States. It was overshadowed by the World Trade Center's Twin Towers, but after 9/11 it once again became the tallest building in New York City.

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Answer: Ted Williams Tunnel

The Ted Williams Tunnel connects South Boston with Logan International Airport. At 8,448 feet long, it was opened in 1995 and took four years to complete.

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