SomervilleHistoric placesMemorial tower
Prospect Hill Tower
A stone memorial tower on Prospect Hill, one block from the center of Union Square.
Why it belongs in the guide
The Prospect Hill Monument is formally known as the Prospect Hill Memorial Flag Tower and Observatory. It stands above Union Square as a visible marker of the hill's military and civic history. The park setting also offers a useful pause between Union Square stops.
Good for
- Historic monument
- Park setting
- Union Square walk
- Outdoor stop