Deer Island Celtic Cross
4.9 (37)attraction
4.9 (37)A coastal memorial honoring 19th-century Irish immigrants, framed by sweeping views across Boston Harbor.
Description
Standing on Deer Island in Winthrop, this landmark commemorates the thousands of Irish immigrants who passed through or perished near immigration and quarantine facilities that operated here during the 19th century. The grounds connect that specific chapter of local history with an open, scenic vantage across the harbor.
