George Washington Tower
George Washington Tower is a scenic viewpoint in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts. George Washington Tower is situated nearby to the peak Mount Auburn, as well as near Coolidge Hill.- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Also known as: “Washington Tower”
- Wheelchair access: no
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Mount Auburn Cemetery and Harvard College Observatory.
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Cemetery
Photo: Daderot, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Mount Auburn Cemetery, located in Cambridge and Watertown, Massachusetts, is the first rural or garden cemetery in the United States. It is the burial site of many prominent Boston Brahmins, and is a National Historic Landmark. Mount Auburn Cemetery is situated 580 feet northwest of George Washington Tower.
Harvard College Observatory
Observatory
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
The Harvard College Observatory is an institution managing a complex of buildings and multiple instruments used for astronomical research by the Harvard University Department of Astronomy. Harvard College Observatory is situated 1¼ miles northeast of George Washington Tower.
Cambridge Cemetery
Cemetery
Photo: ArnoldReinhold, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Cambridge Cemetery is situated 1,300 feet east of George Washington Tower.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Strawberry Hill and Huron Village.
Strawberry Hill
Neighborhood
Photo: Faolin42, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Strawberry Hill, also known as Area 13, is a neighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is bounded by the town of Belmont on the west, Watertown on the south, Aberdeen Avenue on the east, and Fresh Pond on the north.
Allston-Brighton
Photo: Cornellrockey, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Both bound closely with Boston while remaining a bit cut off, Allston/Brighton is defined by the colleges that surround it. A visit reveals a bohemian vibe in this student village writ large.
George Washington Tower
- Categories: tower, building, and tourism
- Location: Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
42.36966° or 42° 22′ 11″ northLongitude
-71.14407° or 71° 8′ 39″ westElevation
125 feet (38 metres)Inception
1854Height
62 feet (19 metres)Open location code
87JC9V94+V9OpenStreetMap ID
way 208370363OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
man_made=towerOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpointOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=no
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover George Washington Tower from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “George Washington Tower”.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mount Auburn and Coolidge Hill.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Auburn Lake and Willow Pond.
Massachusetts: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Boston, Cambridge, Springfield, and Worcester.
Curious Scenic Viewpoints to Discover
Uncover intriguing scenic viewpoints from every corner of the globe.