The ground at the intended location proved to be too unstable to support a structure as heavy as the planned obelisk; at that site, WNW from the Monument, there now stands a small monolith called the Jefferson Pier.
The ground at the intended location proved to be too unstable to support a structure as heavy as the planned obelisk. There now stands. This is at that site. A small monolith called the Jefferson Pier. That site is WNW from the Monument.