Bunker Hill Monument, Granite obelisk monument in Charlestown, United States.
The Bunker Hill Monument rises 67 meters above Breed's Hill, marking the location of the first major battle of the American Revolution.
The cornerstone of this granite structure was placed by Marquis De Lafayette in 1825, fifty years after the Battle of Bunker Hill.
The monument represents American determination during the Revolutionary War, where Colonial forces demonstrated their capability against British troops.
Visitors need to climb 294 steps through a spiral staircase to reach the observation chamber at the top of the obelisk.
The structure contains granite blocks from Quincy, Massachusetts, transported to the construction site via the first commercial railway in North America.
Location: Boston
Inception: 1843
Height: 67 m
Part of: Monument Square Historic District, Freedom Trail
Website: https://nps.gov/bost/learn/historyculture/bhm.htm
GPS coordinates: 42.37636,-71.06078
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:38
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