Roxbury High Fort, Revolutionary War fortification site in Roxbury, Massachusetts.
The current park features a 70-foot Victorian water tower structure from 1869, positioned at the summit of Fort Hill in Roxbury neighborhood.
The Continental Army constructed earthwork fortifications at this location during the 1775 Siege of Boston, using it as a strategic observation point.
The park includes community gardens and serves as a gathering space for local residents, featuring regular jazz concerts and neighborhood celebrations.
Visitors can reach Highland Park via the Orange Line at Roxbury Crossing station, with multiple pedestrian paths leading to the summit.
The Cochituate Standpipe water tower received restoration work in the 1980s after decades of deterioration and the removal of its cast iron balcony.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.32528,-71.09444
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:56
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