Monument Square Historic District

The Monument Square Historic District encompasses a city park and its surrounding buildings at the top of in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Type: Park
  • Description: historic district in Boston
  • Also known as: Monument Square

Places of Interest

Highlights include Bunker Hill Monument and Breeds Hill.

Scenic viewpoint
The is a monument erected at the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill in , , which was among the first major battles between the United Colonies and the British Empire in the American Revolutionary War.

Peak
The Bunker Hill Monument is a monument erected at the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill in , , United States. It was among the first major battles between the United Colonies and the British Empire in the American Revolutionary War.

Stadium
Photo: Nywalton, Public domain.
is a multi-purpose arena in . It is located directly above the MBTA's , and it replaced the original upon opening in 1995.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Charlestown and North End.

's was the traditional home of employees at the now-decommissioned Navy Yard. It has experienced a shift in its population and industry and an increasing number of young professionals are joining the families who have lived in the area for years.

Known as "Little Italy" for over a hundred years, the proudly carries the torch of 's Italian heritage. Its narrow, dense streets consistently draw hordes of visitors looking to experience old world culture and first class dining.

Locality
is a traffic circle located at the north end of the neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It is named after James Sullivan, an early 19th-century Governor of Massachusetts.

Monument Square Historic District

Latitude
42.37633° or 42° 22′ 35″ north
Longitude
-71.06079° or 71° 3′ 39″ west
Elevation
66 feet (20 metres)
Open location code
87JC9WGQ+GM
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1263320391
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
leisure=­park
Geo­Names ID
4944414
Wiki­data ID
Q6906850
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Bunker Hill Pavilion and The Battle of Bunker Hill Museum.

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