Stop 17:
Bunker Hill Monument
Location:
43 Monument Square [ MAP ]
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This obelisk commemorates the first major battle of the Revolution, fought here on June 17, 1775. The lodge at the base of the monument has exhibits on the battle. Vistors may view the city from the top of the monument.
The following Freedom Trail highlights are indicated by markers (right) and connected by a red line embedded into the pavement.
Stops:
1. Boston Common 2. "New" State House
3. Park Street Church
4. Granary Burying Ground
5. King's Chapel
6. Site of First Public School
7. Benjamin Franklin Statue
8. Old Corner Book Store
9. Old South Meeting House
10. Old State House
11. Site of Boston Massacre
12. Faneuil Hall
13. Quincy Market
14. Paul Revere House
15. Old North Church
16. Copp's Hill Burying Ground
17. Bunker Hill Monument
18. USS Constitution