Charlestown in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
The Rail Fence and Grass Line
and grass line of
protection formed
after the British
troops landed
was six hundred
feet in the rear
at the base of
Bunker Hill
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 42° 22.614′ N, 71° 3.667′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Charlestown. Marker can be reached from Monument Square. Marker is located in 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 Breastwork (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); New Hampshire Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); North-East Corner of the Redoubt (within shouting distance of this marker); Breed’s Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); This Column Stands on Union! (within shouting distance of this marker); The Decisive Day has come on which the fate of America depends... (within shouting distance of this marker); You are now my enemy and I am yours... (within shouting distance of this marker). 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.)
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 1,443 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on May 16, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.