Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier
Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier, War memorial in Washington Square, Philadelphia, United States.
The tomb features a bronze statue of George Washington standing above a marble sarcophagus containing remains of an unidentified Revolutionary War soldier.
The memorial, completed in 1957, stands on ground that served as a burial site for Revolutionary War soldiers who died from diseases in Philadelphia.
The monument includes an eternal flame and inscriptions honoring the numerous soldiers who fought for American independence during the Revolutionary War.
Visitors can participate in wreath-laying ceremonies at the memorial during Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and George Washington's birthday celebrations.
Archaeological excavations in 1956 uncovered human remains beneath Washington Square, including those of a young male soldier now interred in the tomb.
Location: Philadelphia
Inception: 1957
GPS coordinates: 39.94710,-75.15271
Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:33
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