National Monument to the Forefathers

  • Also Known As: Forefathers Monument

  • Address: Allerton St
  • Vicinity: Pilgrim Memorial State Park
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Object

This 11 acre site is a feature of Pilgrim Memorial State Park. It is home to an impressive 81 foot, granite monument that memorializes a Victorian era interpretation of the pursuits that motivated the Pilgrims to leave England and start their own colony. Open April through November. - MA State Park


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Hammatt Billings Architect
1855/00/00
1889/08/01 Monument dedicated

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Particulars for National Monument to the Forefathers:
Criteria Architecture-Engineering
Area of Significance Art
Criteria Consideration Commemorative property
Historic Use Monument, Marker
Sight Category Object
Owner Private
Historic Use Work of Art



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration:

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name:
Registry Address:
Registry Number: 74002033
Resource Type:
Owner: Private
Architect: Billings,Hammatt
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: Local
Area of Significance: Art
Applicable Criteria: Architecture-Engineering
Criteria Consideration: Commemorative property
Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1850-1874
Significant Year: 1855, 1889
Historic Function: Recreation and Culture
Historic Sub-Function: Work of art (sculpture, carving, rock art), Monument, Marker
Current Function: Recreation and Culture
Current Sub-Function: Work of art (sculpture, carving, rock art) Monument, Marker

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