Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial, Boston

Name: Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial
Address: Boston, United States

#387 among attractions in Boston

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The Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial is a memorial installed in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The memorial that was first displayed in 2004, sculpted by Michael Kenny, features a stone in the shape of a badge, a circular stone disk, and inscriptions of the names of law enforcement officials. There are more than 340 names of law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty inscribed on the memorial. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'33"N, 71°3'48"W

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Beacon HillBoston United States

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Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Granary Burying Ground, Massachusetts State House, Old South Meeting House, Boston Athenæum.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Beacon Hill Monument, Boston (1 min walk), Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Boston (1 min walk), Bowdoin Street, Boston (1 min walk), Mount Vernon Church, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial:

Metro

Bowdoin • Lines: Blue (4 min walk)
Government Center • Lines: Blue (5 min walk)

Light rail

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

Bus

Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (7 min walk)
Otis St @ Summer St • Lines: 504, 7 (11 min walk)

Train

Boston North Station (13 min walk)
Boston South Station (18 min walk)