Tripoli Monument
The Tripoli Monument is the oldest military monument in the United States. Naval Academy is where it stands. Around it, Northwest Stadium (21 mi) comes first on our list.
A landmark inside Naval Academy
Annapolis is the nearest base
Annapolis is 1 miles southwest, with 27 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
The year’s weather
Every month near Tripoli Monument is set out below.
Tripoli Monument
The Tripoli Monument is the oldest military monument in the United States. It honors heroes of the United States Navy from the First Barbary War (1801–1805): Master Commandant Richard Somers, Lieutenant James Caldwell, James Decatur (brother of Capt. Stephen Decatur), Henry Wadsworth, Joseph Israel, and John Sword Dorsey. It was carved in Livorno, Italy, in 1806 and brought to the United States on board the famous 1797 frigate USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides"). It was originally installed
in the Washington Navy Yard at the new national capital of Washington, D.C., in 1808. It was moved to the west front terrace of the United States Capitol facing the National Mall in 1831, and then to the United States Naval Academy campus in Annapolis, Maryland, in 1860.
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- 6.2K a year
Where to sleep near Tripoli Monument
Close by, places to stay are in Naval Academy (4) and Annapolis (27).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Tripoli Monument | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naval Academy | in town | — | 4 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 3,006 | — | — |
| Annapolis | 1 mi southwest | — | 27 15 hotels · 12 inns & B&Bs | 40,634 | $549K | D |
| Parole | 4 mi west | 5 min | 20 16 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 17,229 | $534K | — |
| Washington | 29 mi west | 45 min | 247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 693,645 | $737K | D− |
| Baltimore | 23 mi north | 35 min | 115 91 hotels · 3 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 4 hostels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 569,997 | $230K | D− |
| Linthicum | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 35 34 hotels · 1 motel | 11,313 | $402K | — |
| Severn | 15 mi northwest | 25 min | 18 17 hotels · 1 RV park | 58,402 | $479K | — |
| Cape St. Claire | 5 mi northeast | 5 min | 5 5 hotels | 9,236 | $488K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Around Tripoli Monument
Within 33 miles you can add these well-known places.
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Big draw221 mi Stadium & arenaNorthwest Stadium
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Big draw322 mi Stadium & arenaM&T Bank StadiumPhoto credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Northwest Stadium: Maryland GovPics, CC BY 2.0 · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain · M&T Bank Stadium: United States Department of Defense Cherie Cullen, Public domain
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Planning a visit to Tripoli Monument
Is Tripoli Monument in Naval Academy?
Yes. It’s inside Naval Academy, MD.
When is the best time to visit Tripoli Monument?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 66–84°.
What is the closest airport to Tripoli Monument?
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI), about 16 miles away.
Where should I stay near Tripoli Monument?
Annapolis (1 mi, 27 places to stay), Parole (4 mi, 20 places to stay) and Washington (29 mi, 247 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Naval Academy
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