The only monument dedicated to honor the memories of unknown Revolutionary War soldiers was originally used as a Potter's Field, where the poor and indigent were buried. Although Philadelphia is not known as a battleground, this section of Washington Square became the final resting place of thousands of soldiers as the barracks near the Square received the sick, wounded and dying of the war. By 1825 the site was no longer used as a cemetery and in 1954 a memorial honoring George Washington and an Unknown Soldier was erected.
Website: ushistory.org
Phone: (215) 965-2305
Cross Streets: Between Locust St and Saint James St
231 E Washington Sq Philadelphia, PA 19106 ·267.72 mi
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yelpNice spot. 1) It is in a nice park. 2) Great to relax and see the monument. 3) It is free. Come visit.
MoreThis is the tomb of the unknown revolutionary war soldier. This was Built in the 50s it's a nice area and it is a good tribute to someone who passed away in a war and we don't know who they are....
MoreWhat a somber and reflective place to visit. If you want a quiet place to sit and reflect this is a great place to do it. The eternal flame is kept going and the place is kept in beautiful...
MoreLittle did I realize until we did a ghost tour, that this memorial was placed, and has only been around since the 1950's. This area was a mass grave site with unmarked graves. Every time there is...
MoreA proper historical stop for certain. The park is a nice respite in a busy area. There's a good mix of locals enjoying the outdoor space and tourists coming through. It feels safe, your generally...
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