The Forefathers Monument

Located in Plymouth, MA
Official concept dates to around 1820 even though ideas date back to Washington’s latter term. Dedicated on August 1, 1889 (Lincoln donated). Built by Hammatt Billings
Largest freestanding granite monument in the US
Largely unknown despite being the most profound

"National Monument to the Forefathers. Erected by a grateful people in remembrance of their labors, sacrifices, and sufferings for the cause of civil and religious liberty.” Front panel on the National Monument to the Forefathers