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The Myles Standish Monument State Reservation is a state park and recreation area in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Its main feature and attraction is a 116-foot granite shaft.

The shaft, decorated by a 14 foot statue of Captain Myles Standish, is a monument created in memorial of Captain Standish. Standish is best noted for being the military leader of the Plymouth Colony, which is one of the most popular English colonial ventures in North America. The memorial was created in 1872 and was later refurbished in 1988. The tower can be explored from the inside and is open to the public every summer.

Aside from the historic structure, a couple of recreational opportunities also draw people to the site. Folks can also enjoy picnicking and mountain biking at the park. They also have a scenic viewing area as well.
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