Irish Famine Memorial, Memorial site in Downtown Crossing, Boston, US.
The memorial features bronze sculptures depicting two groups of Irish people: those suffering during the famine and those finding prosperity in America.
Between 1845 and 1850, this location commemorates the deaths of one million Irish citizens and the emigration of two million others during the Great Famine.
The memorial includes inscriptions and testimonies that document the experiences of Irish immigrants who arrived in Boston during the nineteenth century.
The memorial stands in a central location with interpretive panels in multiple languages, offering visitors information about the famine's impact on Irish migration.
This site marks the departure point of the USS Jamestown in 1847, which carried food supplies from Boston to Ireland during the famine.
Location: Suffolk County
GPS coordinates: 42.35750,-71.05833
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:56
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