Steve A.
10/7/2020
Be sure to look for these while in Rock Creek Park but be prepared to look awhile. It can be hard to find. The Capitol Stones are exactly that. Leftover stones from renovation of the Capitol...
Capitol Stones
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5100 Glover Rd NW
Washington, DC 20015
Capitol Stones, located in Washington, DC, is a unique historical site featuring a collection of stones that were originally intended for the U.S. Capitol building. These stones, which were quarried from various locations, showcase the craftsmanship and architectural vision of the early 19th century. Today, they serve as a reminder of the Capitol's rich history and the evolution of American government.
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5.05 reviewsKenneth A.
7/24/2023
Visit the hard-to-find Capitol Stones, hidden in the wilds of Rock Creek Park; easy to find if you know where to look. We wandered the foot paths of the park for an hour, and even with the help...
Kenya G.
2/6/2021
So glad I found this little piece of history! The trail from the horse stables leads right up to the stones on the right where you will see a do not enter sign. I was a bit surprised by how many...
Damon B.
8/18/2019
The old Capitol Stones are left over from a Capitol renovation completed in 1959. They are piled high near a maintenance shed down the trail from the Rock Creek Horse Center, or from the Nature...
Austin G.
2/18/2020
If you love history and off-the-beaten-path things, Capitol Stones is for you. Just passed the Rock Creek Horse Center in Rock Creek Park off the hiking path is an area that looks like Cambodia's...
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