Statue of William Prescott, Bronze statue at Bunker Hill Monument, Charlestown, Boston, United States
The eight-foot-tall bronze statue depicts Colonel William Prescott in military attire, standing atop a red and gray Quincy granite base near the monument.
Created by William Wetmore Story and cast in Rome by Alessandro Nelli in 1880, the statue commemorates Colonel Prescott's leadership during the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill.
The statue represents the determination of colonial forces, with Prescott portrayed walking on the redoubt wall to demonstrate courage to his soldiers.
Visitors can access the statue throughout the year as part of the Boston National Historical Park, which includes educational resources about the Revolutionary War.
The sculpture captures the moment when Prescott issued his famous command to hold fire until seeing the whites of the enemy's eyes.
Location: Boston
GPS coordinates: 42.37617,-71.06089
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:08
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