Across the East Coast of the United States, markers of the Revolutionary War are easy to find. Between battlefield monuments, historic roads, houses and gravesites, the region is heavily populated with memorials to this formative chapter of American history. Of course, some monuments are more mesmerizing than others, either because of the architectural effort that went into their creation or the stories they highlight. Here are eight Revolutionary War memorials that are worth the visit. 1. Montgomery Monument St. Paul’s Chapel – New York City The first monument authorized by the Continental Congress went not to George Washington or another widely remembered icon of the era, but to Irish-born Major General Richard Montgomery . Following Montgomery’s death at the Battle of Quebec on New Year’s Eve 1775, Benjamin Franklin successfully lobbied renowned French sculptor Jean-Jacques Caffieri to create the commemorative artwork.…