Beacon Hill Monument, Granite obelisk in Charlestown, Boston, United States.
The granite obelisk reaches a height of 221 feet and features a square base measuring 30 feet on each side, tapering toward its peak.
The monument marks the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775, where colonial forces engaged British troops in the first major conflict of the Revolutionary War.
The monument serves as a central element of the Freedom Trail, connecting visitors to the early American independence movement through guided tours and exhibitions.
Visitors can climb 294 stairs to reach the observation deck, which provides views of Boston, with access limited to 20 people at any given time.
The structure required 6,700 tons of granite, transported from Quincy quarries via a specially constructed railway system and barges across Boston Harbor.
Location: Boston
GPS coordinates: 42.35900,-71.06325
Latest update: May 17, 2025 22:57
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