Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier Park

Address: Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA (Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier)

Hours: Public park hours (daylight hours)

Admission: Free

The Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier is a commemorative grave located in Washington Square Park in Philadelphia. The memorial inters the remains of an unidentified soldier from the American Revolutionary War and serves as a place of remembrance within the city’s historic district.

The tomb is set within the landscaped park and is marked by a stone marker and flag; it is visited in the context of other nearby Revolutionary-era sites. The memorial functions as a civic and commemorative feature rather than a large monumental complex.

Located in central Philadelphia, the tomb lies within walking distance of Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and other elements of Independence National Historical Park. The site is publicly accessible as part of the park landscape.

• Central Philadelphia location: Located within Washington Square Park in central Philadelphia, it sits near Independence Hall and other historic sites in the Independence National Historical Park area.

Located within Washington Square in Center City Philadelphia; the square is a short walk from the 5th Street/Independence Hall area and is accessible by SEPTA regional rail and bus services.

• Visit during Washington Square Park hours to coordinate with city security; the tomb is in Washington Square, Philadelphia-check park maps for exact location.
• Look for the bronze plaque and granite surround; the site is modest and easy to miss among monuments and walkers.
• Combine the visit with the nearby Independence National Historical Park sites for a fuller Revolutionary War context.