Monument Square Historic District

Monument Square Historic District is a residential neighborhood with buildings and a central park at the top of Breed's Hill in Charlestown. The streets connect the square to the nearby Bunker Hill Monument and the historic ship USS Constitution.

The location was the site of the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill, an early battle of the American Revolution. The area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 to preserve this important events.

The district shapes Charlestown's appearance with brick buildings from the 1800s that show the local building style of that era. Residents and visitors use the central square as a meeting point for daily activities and to explore the surrounding neighborhood.

The best time to explore is on quiet weekdays when the paths are less crowded. Good walking shoes are recommended because the hills are steep and the old street surfaces are uneven.

The brick buildings around the square show architectural styles from the late 1800s with details typical of this area. Many of these houses kept their original form and give visitors a glimpse of how people lived in the past.

Location: Boston

GPS coordinates: 42.37630,-71.06050

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47