Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Boston

Name: Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Address: Boston, United States

#74 among attractions in Boston

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The Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Boston Common at Boston, in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, was erected in memory of Massachusetts soldiers and sailors who died in the American Civil War. Designed by Martin Milmore, construction began in 1874 and the monument was dedicated on September 17, 1877. Union Generals George B. McClellan and Joseph Hooker were among the estimated 25,000 people attending the dedication on Boston Common. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'20"N, 71°3'59"W

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Soldiers and Sailors Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Boston Common, Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge, Opera House, Oneida Football Club Monument.

~170 ftNW
Venerable park with historic cred
Boston Common, Boston
1 min walk • Boston Common, America's oldest public park, is a verdant oasis in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 1634, this sprawling 50-acre park serves as a communal backyard where locals and tourists alike can enjoy a slice of nature amidst the urban landscape.
~1070 ftSW
Bridge
Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge, Boston
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, the Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge is a charming pedestrian bridge that offers a picturesque passage over the lagoon within the city's historic Public Garden. This elegant bridge is not only a functional walkway but also a beloved icon...
~1080 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Opera House, Boston
6 min walk • The Boston Opera House, also known as the Citizens Bank Opera House, is a performing arts and esports venue located at 539 Washington St. in Boston, Massachusetts. It was originally built as the B.F. Keith Memorial Theatre, a movie palace in the Keith-Albee chain.
~340 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Oneida Football Club Monument, Boston
2 min walk • The Oneida Football Club Monument, sometimes called Football Tablet, is a monument by Joseph Coletti, installed in Boston Commons, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~740 ftE
Monuments and statues
Parkman Plaza, Boston
4 min walk • Parkman Plaza is a plaza in Boston Common, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~890 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Bagheera Fountain, Boston
5 min walk • Bagheera Fountain is a 1939 fountain by Lilian Swann Saarinen, installed in Boston's Public Garden, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~880 ftW
Monuments and statues
Triton Babies Fountain, Boston
5 min walk • Triton Babies Fountain is a fountain and sculpture by Anna Coleman Ladd, installed in Boston's Public Garden, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It features a bronze sculpture, cast in 1922, that depicts a boy and girl and measures approximately 2 ft. 3 in. x 19 in. x 39 in.
~960 ftS
Cemetery
Central Burying Ground, Boston
5 min walk • The Central Burying Ground is a cemetery in Boston, Massachusetts. It was established on Boston Common in 1756. It is located on Boylston Street between Tremont Street and Charles Street.
~930 ftE
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Brewer Fountain, Boston
5 min walk • Brewer Fountain is a 1868 bronze sculpture by Michel Joseph Napoléon Liénard. It stands near the corner of Park and Tremont Streets in Boston, Massachusetts, by Park Street Station.
~910 ftSW
Memorial
Marvin E. Goody Memorial, Boston
5 min walk • The Marvin E. Goody Memorial by Joan Goody is installed in Boston's Public Garden, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The red granite and Dakota mahogany memorial was dedicated in 1984, having been funded by Friends of the Public Garden and Common.
~1060 ftE
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston
6 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston is the historic cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. Located at 138 Tremont Street near Downtown Crossing, directly across from Boston Common and Park Street Station, the cathedral is adjacent to the diocesan offices. The acting dean of the cathedral was the Rev.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Soldiers and Sailors Monument?

Nearby attractions include Boston Common, Boston (1 min walk), Oneida Football Club Monument, Boston (2 min walk), Great Elm, Boston (2 min walk), Parkman Bandstand, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Soldiers and Sailors Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Soldiers and Sailors Monument:

Bus

Tremont St @ Boylston Station • Lines: 55 (5 min walk)
Stuart St @ Charles St S • Lines: 504, 55 (8 min walk)

Light rail

Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (5 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (6 min walk)

Metro

Park Street • Lines: Red (5 min walk)
Chinatown • Lines: Orange (8 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (17 min walk)
Boston Back Bay (19 min walk)