of Texas. A 1750 by 200 ft reflecting pool shows the entire shaft.

The monument was built by W.S. Bellows Construction and primarily constructed of reinforced concrete. Its exterior is faced with Texas limestone from a quarry near the Texas State Capitol. It stands 567.31 ft tall and is the tallest monument column in the world. It is 9.6 ft taller than the next tallest, the Juche Tower