MA, USA
Revolutionary Monument
Monument
Obelisk memorial marking the common grave of the militiamen killed on April 19, 1775. The oldest Revolutionary War monument in the United States.
What Happened Here
Erected in 1799, this was the first public monument to American Revolution casualties. The remains of seven of the eight fallen militiamen rest beneath it (one was buried in the Old Burying Ground).
Visiting Today
Address
Battle Green, Lexington, MA 02420
Hours
Open daily
Admission
Free
Accessibility
Short paved path from street.
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