National Monument to the Forefathers
National Monument to the Forefathers, Granite memorial statue in Plymouth, United States
The National Monument to the Forefathers stands 81 feet tall and features a central figure of Faith with four seated statues representing fundamental values.
Constructed between 1859 and 1889, this monument was created to honor the Mayflower Pilgrims who established their colony in Massachusetts in 1620.
The monument displays allegorical figures representing Faith, Morality, Education, Law, and Liberty, reflecting the core principles of early American settlers.
Located at 72 Allerton Street, the monument welcomes visitors from April through November, with free parking available on the premises.
This granite structure measures as the largest solid granite monument in the United States, originally designed to reach 150 feet in height.
Location: Massachusetts
Inception: August 1, 1889
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 41.96016,-70.67588
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:34
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