Jamestown Tercentennial Monument

The Jamestown Tercentennial Monument is an obelisk-shaped monument erected in Historic Jamestown in Jamestown, Virginia, commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Jamestown Colony. The monument was installed in 1907.

Overview
In 1907 the U.S. government placed the monument in Jamestown to honor the 300th anniversary of its being settled. It strongly resembles the Washington Monument with its obelisk shape. It is carved of New Hampshire granite and cost $50,000 to build. The monument rises to a height of 104 ft, one foot for each of the first settlers.

Inscription
The base bears the following inscription: Jamestown - The first permanent colony of the English people.

The birthplace of Virginia and of the United States - May 13, 1607.