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The information board describes the historical significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Although a defeat for the Americans, the battle was ultimately extremely costly for the British.

Colonel Prescott led the Patriot troops to the peak of Breed's Hill in an effort to prevent the British from seizing the hill and taking control of Boston harbor. His statue lies in front of the Bunker Hill Memorial.

These are the two signs on the black gate at the entrance of the South End Burying Ground.

These are the two signs on the black gate at the entrance of the South End Burying Ground.

Built in 1848 after the Bunker Hill Monument Association decided to sell off its land to raise money for the construction of the Bunker Hill Monument.

Bunker Hill Monument from the base of Monument Square.

Built in 2007 by the National Park Service, the museum services to educate the public about the famous Revolutionary War Battle and the monument.

After encountering financial difficulties, the Bunker Hill Association began selling off its property to residential developers to raise funds to complete construction. This map reflects the new property after selling off 9 acres.

Before selling off its property, the Bunker Hill Monument Association owned 15 acres of the original battlefield.

Video depicting the growth of residential buildings surrounding Monument Square.