Landing of British Reinforcements - Boston, MA
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N 42° 22.402 W 071° 03.397
19T E 330671 N 4693280
This marker is located on the side of the Visitors Center at the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Waymark Code: WMHKYM
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/21/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member cache_test_dummies
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The Charlestown Navy Yard is part of the Boston Historic National Park. This tablet on the outside of the Visitors Center reads:

"THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL
17 JUNE 1775
THIS TABLET MARKS THE
POINT WHERE THE BRITISH
REINFORCEMENTS LANDED."

The Battle of Bunker Hill took place nearby. Although the British were able to make the Colonists retreat, it took three assaults and the British suffered heavy losses. Read more about the Battle at (visit link)
Agency Responsible for Placement: National Park Service

County: Suffolk

City/Town Name: Boston

Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed

Year Placed: Not listed

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