Charlestown Civil War Memorial, Boston

Name: Charlestown Civil War Memorial
Address: Boston, United States

#160 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

The Charlestown Civil War Memorial, also known as the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, is an outdoor granite monument and sculpture by Martin Milmore, commemorating the men of Charlestown, Boston, who fought to preserve the Union during the American Civil War. The memorial is installed in the Training Field in Charlestown, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. ()

Coordinates: 42°22'28"N, 71°3'36"W

Address

Charlestown (Thompson Square - Bunker Hill)Boston United States

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Charlestown Civil War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: TD Garden, USS Constitution, Bunker Hill Monument, Boston Navy Yard.

0.6 miS
Sport venue, Sport
TD Garden, Boston
15 min walk • TD Garden stands as a beacon of sports and entertainment in the heart of Boston, United States. This multi-purpose arena, often simply referred to as "The Garden," is the home court for the NBA's Boston Celtics and the NHL's Boston Bruins.
~1150 ftSE
Ship
USS Constitution, Boston
6 min walk • The USS Constitution, berthed in Boston, Massachusetts, is a living testament to American naval history. Launched in 1797, this wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat.
~750 ftN
Granite obelisk on the Freedom Trail
Bunker Hill Monument, Boston
4 min walk • Rising above the historic city of Boston, the Bunker Hill Monument stands as a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of American patriots during the early stages of the Revolutionary War. This 221-foot granite obelisk, located in the Charlestown neighborhood, marks...
0.5 miE
Museum, Military museum, Maritime museum
Boston Navy Yard, Boston
12 min walk • Steeped in American naval history, the Boston Navy Yard, also known as the Charlestown Navy Yard, stands as a testament to the nation's maritime past. Located along the historic waterfront of Boston, Massachusetts, this former shipyard is now a prominent museum that...
~1250 ftE
Museum, Military museum, Maritime museum
USS Constitution Museum, Boston
7 min walk • The USS Constitution Museum is located in the Charlestown Navy Yard, which is part of the Boston National Historical Park in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The museum is situated near the ship USS Constitution at the end of Boston's Freedom Trail. The museum is housed in a restored shipyard building at the foot of Pier 2.
0.4 miSW
Landmark bridge with cable towers
Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, Boston
11 min walk • The Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge completed in 2003 across the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a replacement for the Charlestown High Bridge, an older truss bridge constructed in the 1950s.
~1520 ftSW
Park
Galvin Memorial Park, Boston
8 min walk • Galvin Memorial Park is a park at the edge of Charlestown, Boston, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The park features a statue of General Michael Joseph Galvin.
~950 ftSW
Park
John Harvard Mall, Boston
5 min walk • John Harvard Mall is a brick plaza in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
0.4 miS
Bridge
Charlestown Bridge, Boston
11 min walk • The Charlestown Bridge, officially named the North Washington Street Bridge, is located in Boston and spans the Charles River. As the river's easternmost crossing, the bridge connects the neighborhoods of Charlestown and the North End.
0.5 miSW
Bridge
North Bank Bridge, Boston
12 min walk • The North Bank Bridge is a pedestrian and bicycle path bridge in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It connects the Cambridge portion of North Point Park with Paul Revere Park in nearby Charlestown on the northern side of the Charles River.
~880 ftSW
Memorial
Charlestown Veterans Memorial Park, Boston
5 min walk • Charlestown Veterans Memorial Park is a park in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The park has memorials commemorating Korean War and Vietnam War veterans.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Charlestown Civil War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Bunker Hill Monument, Boston (4 min walk), Charlestown Veterans Memorial Park, Boston (5 min walk), Hoosac Stores, Boston (5 min walk), Town Hill District, Boston (5 min walk).

How to get to Charlestown Civil War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Charlestown Civil War Memorial:

Metro

Community College • Lines: Orange (13 min walk)
North Station • Lines: Orange (17 min walk)

Train

Boston North Station (15 min walk)

Light rail

North Station • Lines: C, E (17 min walk)
Haymarket • Lines: C, E (22 min walk)

Bus

Cambridge St @ Brighton St • Lines: 91 (29 min walk)
Washington St @ Inner Belt Rd • Lines: 91 (31 min walk)