The Rockery

The Rockery is a memorial made of asymmetrically arranged boulders with a rustic archway in North Easton. The structure rises from the ground to form a natural stone composition that fits into the surrounding landscape.

Frederick Law Olmsted designed this memorial in 1882 for North Easton residents who died in the American Civil War. The project came about as the nation was working through recovery and remembrance.

The structure blends natural stone elements with a commemorative purpose in ways visitors can experience directly today. The formation feels woven into the landscape itself, reflecting an intention to embed peace and recovery within the stonework.

The site sits centrally in North Easton and is easy to reach, with an elevated vantage point for viewing the surrounding buildings. From this spot, visitors can take in the Town Center area around them.

Natural plants and moss grow between the carefully positioned stones, changing the monument from year to year. This living component makes it a constantly evolving work that makes time itself visible.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.06630,-71.10410

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06