Bunker Hill Monument

The Bunker Hill Monument is a 221-foot granite obelisk in Boston, Massachusetts, completed in 1842 and dedicated in 1843. It commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill, the first major battle of the American Revolution, fought on June 17, 1775. Although the British won the battle, they suffered heavy casualties, which boosted American morale and encouraged further resistance. Most of the fighting actually occurred on nearby Breed's Hill, not Bunker Hill itself. The battle demonstrated that American forces could stand against the British, contributing significantly to the revolutionary cause.12