Charlestown in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Massachusetts Gate

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2009

1. Massachusetts Gate Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Colonel William Prescott of Massachusetts led the colonial forces on Breed’s Hill. His commanding figure and strong will inspired the farmer soldiers to the greatness of the day. Dr. Joseph Warren, commissioned a Major General, elected to serve Prescott as a private in the battle. Dr. Warren, an early leader in the Revolution, was killed on this battlefield in the waning moments of the conflict.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 42° 22.546′ N, 71° 3.664′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Charlestown. Marker is at the intersection of Monument Sq and Monument Ave on Monument Sq. Marker is located at the southern entrance to the Bunker Hill unit of Boston National Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charlestown MA 02129, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Freedom Trail (here, next to this marker); South-East Corner of the Redoubt (within shouting distance of this marker); The Decisive Day has come on which the fate of America depends...

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(within shouting distance of this marker); You are now my enemy and I am yours... (within shouting distance of this marker); Bunker Hill Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Connecticut Gate (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Breed’s Hill (about 300 feet away); This Column Stands on Union! (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Tour the markers in the vicinity of Bunker Hill.

Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Bunker Hill 1775. A British perspective of the battle from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on May 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. Bunker Hill Monument. National Park Service website. (Submitted on May 7, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Marker at the Bunker Hill Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2009

2. Marker at the Bunker Hill Memorial

Marker and Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2009

3. Marker and Museum

Massachusetts Gate Marker, seen here on the right of the photo, is located across the street from the Battle of Bunker Hill Museum.

Colonel William Prescott image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2009

4. Colonel William Prescott

A statue of Massachusetts's Col. William Prescott, leader of the American troops during the June 17, 1775 battle, stands near the Massachusetts Gate marker.

Bunker Hill Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2009

5. Bunker Hill Monument

This 221 foot obelisk, dedicated in 1843, commemorates the June 17, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill. This photo was taken from near the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,914 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.