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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Middlesex County

 
Clickable Map of Middlesex County, Massachusetts and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Middlesex County, MA (421) Essex County, MA (340) Norfolk County, MA (119) Suffolk County, MA (537) Worcester County, MA (357) Hillsborough County, NH (81)  MiddlesexCounty(421) Middlesex County (421)  EssexCounty(340) Essex County (340)  NorfolkCounty(119) Norfolk County (119)  SuffolkCounty(537) Suffolk County (537)  WorcesterCounty(357) Worcester County (357)  HillsboroughCountyNew Hampshire(81) Hillsborough County (81)
Lowell and Cambridge are both the county seat for Middlesex County
Adjacent to Middlesex County, Massachusetts
      Essex County (340)  
      Norfolk County (119)  
      Suffolk County (537)  
      Worcester County (357)  
      Hillsborough County, New Hampshire (81)  
 
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301 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Concord Massachusetts Spanish American War Memorial
On Monument Square: Lexington Road, in the median.
Concord places this stone honouring the memory of Corporal Ralph P Hosmer • Private Charles A. Hart • Private George Adams of Concords Company I Sixth Massachusetts Infantry. They died at Utuado Puerto Rico in the service of their country. . . . Map (db m107680) HM WM
302 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Concord Massachusetts War Memorials
On Monument Square: Lexington Road.
The monument on the left honors three residents killed in Korea and one lost in Iraq. Howard Francis Heyliger • James Edward Smith Jr. • Wilfrid Wheeler, III • Brian M. McPhillips The monument on the right honors five killed in Vietnam . . . Map (db m107681) HM WM
303 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Concord Massachusetts World War I Honor Roll
In memory of these Concord men who gave their lives in the World War Capt. Howard B. Jackson, Med Corps • 1st Lt. James J. Mansfield, 26th Div. • 1st Lt. James D. Beane, 22nd Aero Squadron • 1st Lt. Percy A. Rideout, 1st Gas Regt. • 1st Lt. . . . Map (db m217838) HM
304 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Concord Massachusetts World War II Honor Roll
On Monument Square, in the median.
In memory of these Concord men how gave there lives in the Second World War Frank Arnold Andersen • Natale Arena Jr. • Richard Gardner Avery • Edmund Billings • Frank James Bottino Jr. • Thomas Perkins Brooks Jr. • Harry Babcock Brown . . . Map (db m107676) WM
305 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Ephraim Wales Bull
On Lexington Road.
planted seeds of a wild abrusca grape found growing on this hillside which after three generations through his work and wisdom became in this garden in September 1840 the Concord GrapeMap (db m36721) HM
306 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Ephriam Wales Bull
Near Bedford Street at Court Lane, on the right when traveling west.
The originator of the Concord grape. Born in Boston Mar-4-1806. Died in Concord Sept-26-1895. He sowed others reapedMap (db m244980) HM
307 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — First Town House
On Monument Sq, on the right when traveling south.
Near this spot stood the first Town House used for town meetings and the county courts 1721 – 1794Map (db m18523) HM
308 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Grave of British Soldiers
On Monument Street, on the left when traveling north.
They came three thousand miles and died to keep the past upon its throne. Unheard beyond the ocean tide, their English mother made her moan. April 19, 1775Map (db m18022) HM
309 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Henry David Thoreau
Near Monument Square, on the right when traveling south.
Henry David Thoreau was imprisoned for one night in a jail on this site, July, 1846 for refusing to recognize the right of the state to collect taxes from him in support of slavery – an episode made famous in his essay “Civil . . . Map (db m82325) HM
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310 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Henry David ThoreauSurveyor 1846- 1860 — Point of Beginning —
“as I am measuring along the Marlboro Road- a fine little blue-slate butterfly fluttered over the chain” To support his philosophical and scientific endeavors, Henry David Thoreau practiced the profession of surveying to . . . Map (db m120909) HM
311 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — House and Farm of Colonel James BarrettCommanding Officer of the Middlese Militia
On Barretts Mill Road at Strawberry Hill Road, on the right when traveling west on Barretts Mill Road.
On the morning of April 19, 1775, the British march from Boston which resulted in the outbreak of the Revolutionary War ended here with a search for military stores. Gun carriages found by the light infantry were burned in front of the house. Other . . . Map (db m18064) HM
312 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — House of Rev Peter Bulkeley
On Lowell Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Here in the house of the Reverend Peter Bulkeley first minister and one of the founders of this town a bargain was made with the Squaw Sachem, the Sacamore Tahattawan and other Indians who then sold their right in the six miles square called Concord . . . Map (db m18527) HM
313 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Jethro’s Tree1630 - 1930
On Monument Sq (Massachusetts Route 62) at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Monument Sq.
Near this spot stood the ancient oak known as Jethro’s Tree beneath which Major Simon Willard and his associates bought from the Indians the “6 myles of land square” ordered by the General Court for the Plantation of Concord September . . . Map (db m18169) HM
314 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Landscape Changes
Near N Great Road (Massachusetts Route 2A) at Concord Tnpk, on the right when traveling west.
At the time of the Battle, this area was a cleared pasture owned by Samuel Brooks, whose house is on Battle Road before you. In contrast to today’s forested landscape, the 1775 landscape was predominantly open farmland. A common myth about the . . . Map (db m18554) HM
315 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Major John Buttrick
On Liberty Street at Estabrook Road, on the left when traveling south on Liberty Street.
. . . Map (db m18172) HM
316 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Major John Buttrick House
On Liberty Street, on the left when traveling south.
Here was the home of the Colonial officer who led the advance to the North Bridge. With British soldiers firing directly at his men, Major John Buttrick gave the order, “Fire, fellow soldiers, for God’s sake, fire!” It was the first . . . Map (db m18173) HM
317 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Meriam’s CornerMinute Man Nat'l Hist Park, Mass — National Park Service —
On Lexington Road at Old Bedford Road, on the right when traveling west on Lexington Road.
Here begins the Battle Road. After brief battles at Lexington Green and Concord’s North Bridge, Colonists and British soldiers clashed here at Meriam’s Corner. Colonial militia and minute men coming from the North Bridge fight were joined by . . . Map (db m18057) HM
318 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Meriam’s Corner
On Lexington Road at Old Bedford Road, on the right when traveling west on Lexington Road.
The British Troops retreating from the Old North Bridge were here attacked in flank by the Men of Concord and neighboring towns and driven under a hot fire to Charlestown.Map (db m191805) HM
319 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Meriam’s CornerMinute Man National Historical Park
On Lexington Road (Massachusetts Route 2A) at Old Bedford Road, on the right when traveling west on Lexington Road.
Minute Man National Historical Park was the starting place of the American Revolution; here the resolve of citizens willing to risk their lives for the ideals of liberty and self-determination was instrumental in the formation of the American . . . Map (db m191812) HM
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320 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Nathaniel Hawthorne
Near Lexington Road at Hawthorne Lane, on the right when traveling west.
. . . Map (db m31277) HM
321 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — On this Hill
On Monument Sq (Massachusetts Route 62) at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Monument Sq.
On this Hill the Settlers of Concord built their Meeting House near which they were buried. On the southern slope of the ridge were their Dwellings during the first winter. Below it they laid out their first Road and on the summit stood the Liberty . . . Map (db m18556) HM
322 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Orchard House
On Lexington Road.
Has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States U. S. . . . Map (db m41905) HM
323 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Reflections of the Revolution
Near Liberty Street, on the right when traveling north.
Concord HymnBy the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled, Here once the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world. The foe long since in silence slept; Alike the conqueror silent . . . Map (db m45237) HM
324 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Roger Brown1749 - 1840
Near Main Street close to Monument Square.
. . . Map (db m36722) HM
325 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — The First Provincial Congress
On Lexington Road, on the left when traveling west.
The First Provincial Congress of delegates from the towns of Massachusetts was called by conventions of the people to meet at Concord on the eleventh day of October 1774. The delegates assembled here in the Meeting-House on that day and organized . . . Map (db m18524) HM
326 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — The First Settlement - 1635
On Lexington Road at Hawthorne Lane, on the right when traveling east on Lexington Road.
Westward to the meetinghouse along the sunny slope of this ridge the settlers of Concord built their first dwellings.Map (db m127419) HM
327 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — The Larch Path
Near Lexington Road at Hawthorne Lane, on the right when traveling west.
Nathaniel Hawthorne loved and walked these grounds as Bronson Alcott had done before him. Trees and paths sheltered their spirits as the house did friends and family.Map (db m31280) HM
328 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — The Milldam1630 - 1930
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 62), on the right when traveling south.
This short stretch of street still known as the milldam was the site of an Indian fishing weir and was laid out along the dam built soon after the settlement of the town in 1635.Map (db m18170) HM
329 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — The Millpond1636
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 64) near Lexington Road, on the left when traveling west.
Used for water, fish, power and skating lay south and west of this spot. April 19, 1775 British troops dumped captured cannon shot, musket balls and barrels of flour into the pond. The militia later recovered most of the ammunition and a good part . . . Map (db m18555) HM
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330 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — The Minuteman of Concord 1775
On Monument Street, on the left when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m18017) HM
331 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — The Muster Field
On Liberty Street, on the left when traveling south.
“Will you let them burn the town down?” Lt. Joseph Hosmer of Concord “I haven’t a man who’s afraid to go.” Captain Isaac Davis of Acton “Do not fire on the King’s troops unless first fired . . . Map (db m18200) HM
332 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — The North BridgeMinute Man National Historical Park
On Monument Street, on the left when traveling north.
Minute Man National Historical Park was the starting place of the American Revolution; here the resolve of citizens willing to risk their lives for the ideals of liberty and self-determination was instrumental in the formation of the American . . . Map (db m191819) HM
333 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — The North BridgeMinute Man National Historical Park
On Liberty Street, on the left when traveling south.
Minute Man National Historical Park was the starting place of the American Revolution; here the resolve of citizens willing to risk their lives for the ideals of liberty and self-determination was instrumental in the formation of the American . . . Map (db m191893) HM
334 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — The Old ManseIncendiary Ideas and Creative Passion
On Monument Street, 0.1 miles north of Great Meadow Road, on the right when traveling south.
Welcome to The Old Manse Incendiary Ideas and Creative Passion The residents of The Old Manse played a key role in the formation of this nation. They helped spark the revolution that brought American Independence, and for . . . Map (db m223833) HM
335 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — The Road to Colonel Barrett’s
Near Liberty Street, on the left when traveling south.
In 1775 you would be standing at a fork on the Groton Road. The east fork, restored by the National Park Service, today leads up the hill to the Visitor Center. The west fork, now traced as a mown path, led to Colonel Barrett’s farm over a mile . . . Map (db m18202) HM
336 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — The Robbins HouseConcord’s African American History — What Does Independence Look Like? —
On Monument Street north of Great Meadow Road, on the right when traveling north.
This c. 1823 farmhouse was home to the first free generations of the Robbins family and their relatives who farmed, worked, went to school, supported anti-slavery efforts, and followed their own paths to independence. Here’s how those paths are . . . Map (db m223738) HM
337 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — The Wright Tavern
On Lexington Road, on the left when traveling west.
Built in 1747 Kept by Amos Wright in 1775 --------------- Here met the Committees of the Provincial Congress on the eve of the Revolution while the larger body sat in a Meeting House close by. --------------- Headquarters of the Minutemen in the . . . Map (db m18525) HM
338 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Thoreau House Replica
On Walden Street (Route 126) south of Concord Turnpike (Route 2), on the left when traveling south.
Thoreau House Replica Imagine...living in a house like this for two years, two months, and two days. American author and philosopher Henry David Thoreau did just that from 1845 to 1847. He hauled materials and constructed the house with . . . Map (db m178158) HM
339 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Thoreau’s Cabin
Near Concord Pike.
Site of Thoreau’s Cabin Discovered Nov. 11, 1945 by Roland Wells Robbins Also, on a nearby fieldstone (see Fig. 3): Beneath these Stones lies the Chimney Foundation of Thoreau’s Cabin 1845–1847 “Go thou my . . . Map (db m49548) HM
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340 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Trades along the Battle RoadMinute Man Nat’l Hist Park, Mass
Near N Great Road (Massachusetts Route 2A), on the right when traveling west.
In 1775, the house before you was the home of Job and Anna Brooks, and their children Asa and Anna. Across the street was the home of cousin Joshua Brooks and his family. From the late 17th century until the 19th century, there was a tannery at . . . Map (db m18553) HM
341 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — Two Revolutions
Near Liberty Street, on the right when traveling north.
The 18th-century American Revolution was followed by a 19th-century literary revolution in Concord, which advanced our ideas of individual liberty and equality. Concord authors such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Louisa May Alcott, Henry David Thoreau and . . . Map (db m45234) HM
342 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Dunstable — Dunstable1630 – 1930
On Kendall Road (Massachusetts Route 113), on the right when traveling west.
Settled before 1673, a town in 1680, divided by the New Hampshire – Massachusetts boundary, the northern part becoming Nashua, New Hampshire in 1741.Map (db m43413) HM
343 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Dunstable — Dunstable1630 – 1930
On Pleasant Street (Massachusetts Route 113), on the right when traveling east.
Settled before 1673, a town in 1680, divided by the New Hampshire – Massachusetts boundary, the northern part becoming Nashua, New Hampshire in 1741.Map (db m43415) HM
344 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, East Lexington — Charles Follen
On Massachusetts Ave. (Massachusetts Route 4) at Barnes Place, on the right when traveling north on Massachusetts Ave..
Born in Hesse-Darmstadt September 4, 1796 A fearless advocate of Liberty and Justice. Exiled for conscience sake, he sought in America the freedom denied him in the Old World. Distinguished for rich and varied learning, for uncompromising devotion . . . Map (db m19194) HM
345 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, East Lexington — Robbins Cemetery
On Massachusetts Ave. (Massachusetts Route 4) at Hillside Ave., on the right when traveling west on Massachusetts Ave..
Originally part of the Samuel Winship farm, this land was deeded by his son in 1784 as a cemetery for the Robbins, Winship, Buckman, Bowman and other Lexington families. Stephen Robbins and his son Eli, who are buried here, operated a fur dressing . . . Map (db m19193) HM
346 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Everett — Cuba China Philippines
On Broadway, in the median.
Cuba China PhilippinesMap (db m82668) WM
347 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Framingham — Garden in the Woods
Near Hemenway Road.
A living museum founded in 1933 by Will C. Curtis (1883- 1969) and Howard O. Stiles (1910-1984) whose ashes rest here in their favorite places. In 1934, they wrote: "Garden in the Woods is a dream in the realization, a years long dream . . . Map (db m229967) HM
348 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Framingham — MA-21 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail
On Edgell Road (Massachusetts Route 30) at Worcester Road (Massachusetts Route 9), on the right when traveling south on Edgell Road.
Through this place passed General Henry Knox in the winter of 1775 – 1776 to deliver to General George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston. Erected by the . . . Map (db m17942) HM
349 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Framingham — Old Burying Ground CemeteryEst. 1698
On Main Street east of Curve Steet, on the left when traveling east.
Within these walls are the final resting places of eighty-nine Veterans of the Revolutionary War. Among these are the following Framingham Minutemen and Miltiamen who marched to Concord on April 19, 1775: Joseph Bennett · Matthias Bent · . . . Map (db m244674) HM WM
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350 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Framingham — Our Soldiers' Lot
On Grove Street south of Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90), on the right when traveling north.
This tablet in honor of John Nixon Captain of Minute Men at Concord Colonel at Bunker Hill Brigadier General at Governor's Island and Saratoga On Council of War with Washington Born Framingham March 1, 1727 Died Middlebury, Vt. . . . Map (db m122601) WM
351 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Framingham — Pike Haven Homestead1630 - 1930
On Belknap Street at Grove Street, on the right when traveling east on Belknap Street.
Built in 1693 by Jeremiah Pike. He and his descendants were town and militia officers, yeomen and makers of spinning wheels, in the colonial period. This house has been occupied by the same family for eight generations.Map (db m48805) HM
352 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Framingham — Site of Eames Massacre
On Chatauqua Avenue when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m54859) HM
353 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Framingham — Thomas Eames
On Dudley Road at Mt. Wayte Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Dudley Road.
While Thomas Eames sought help from Boston February 1, 1676, the Indians attacked his house which stood nearby. His wife and five children were slain and four children captured.Map (db m195313) HM
354 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Groton — Groton1630 - 1930
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 119), on the left when traveling south.
Settled as a frontier town in 1655 in the Indian region called Petapawag. When attacked by Indians of King Philip in 1676 all houses but four were burned, and the town was temporarily abandoned. Again attacked in 1689, 1704 and 1723.Map (db m48822) HM
355 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Groton — John Tinker / John Shattuck
On Main Street (State Highway 111) at Fitchs Bridge Road, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
(marker north side) John Tinker an original petitioner and one of the first selectmen of Groton built, prior to 1659, an Indian trading post about 500 yds easterly of this marker. The first settlement was made nearby soon afterwards. . . . Map (db m136600) HM
356 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Groton — Parker House1630 - 1930
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 119), on the left when traveling south.
Near by stood a garrison house, residence of Captain James Parker, Commander of the town forces in King Philip's War. Here Captain Parker parleyed with the Indian Chief John Monoco regarding his threat to burn Groton and Boston, March 13, 1676.Map (db m48821) HM
357 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Hopkinton — "Flame of the Marathon Run"
Near Main Street (Route 135).
A gift from the city of Marathon, Greece The historic lighting of the first “flame of the marathon run" was held on November 3, 2007 on the sacred location of the Battle of Marathon and the tomb of the Athenians. In 2008, Hopkinton . . . Map (db m52896) HM
358 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Hopkinton — First Meetinghouse in Hopkinton
On Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
Near this spot stood the first Meetinghouse in Hopkinton Built in       Removed in   1724         1830   Map (db m49880) HM
359 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Hopkinton — The Bay Path1630 - 1930
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 135), on the left when traveling east. Reported missing.
An Indian trail before 1630. Pathway of the Pioneers.Map (db m50139) HM
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360 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Hudson — Hudson Veteran's Memorial
On Washington Street (Massachusetts Route 85) at Main Street (Massachusetts Route 62), on the right when traveling south on Washington Street.
Center Panel Dedicated to the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice and in honor of all who served their country in time of need. Left Panel World War II 1941-1945 Joseph Alexandrovich•Frances A. Benedetti•John J. . . . Map (db m66306) WM
361 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Hudson — Hudson Veteran's Memorial
On Washington Street (Massachusetts Route 85) at Main Street (Massachusetts Route 62), on the right when traveling south on Washington Street.
Pedestal Base Hudson 1861 - 1898 - 1917 - 1941 - 1950 - 1965 Main Panel In honor of those who fought for our country Back Roll of Honor 1861 Civil War 1865 Names of Veterans of the Civil War 1898 Spanish American War . . . Map (db m66308) WM
362 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — Battle of Lexington Monument
On Massachusetts Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Sacred to Liberty & the Rights of mankind!!! The Freedom & Independence of America, Sealed and defended with the blood of her sons. This Monument is erected by the inhabitants of Lexington, under the patronage & at the expense of the Commonwealth . . . Map (db m42586) HM
363 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — Buckman Tavern
On Bedford Street at Massachusetts Ave (Massachusetts Route 4), on the right when traveling north on Bedford Street.
has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States U.S. Department . . . Map (db m18457) HM
364 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — Buckman Tavern
On Bedford Street (Massachusetts Route 225) at Massachusetts Ave (Massachusetts Route 4), on the right when traveling north on Bedford Street.
In 1714, Lexington selectmen gave John Muzzey permission to keep a “Publique House of Entertainment.” On Sundays townspeople came here for a hot flip and a warm fire after sitting for hours in the unheated church. John Buckman owned . . . Map (db m18482) HM
365 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — Cambridge Farms
On Harrington Road, on the right when traveling east.
In 1642, 11 men were proprietors of land grants in Lexington, using their land here for farming or holding it for speculation while living in Cambridge. By 1682, about 30 families lived in Lexington, then known as Cambridge Farms. Disliking the long . . . Map (db m18481) HM
366 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — 3 — First Teachers' CollegeLexington Center
On Harrington Road at Bedford Street (Massachusetts Route 225), on the right when traveling west on Harrington Road.
This building was constructed in 1822 to house the Lexington Academy, a private school. In 1839, Horace Mann, Secretary to the Massachusetts Board of Education, persuaded the state to establish the nation's first normal schools, or teachers' . . . Map (db m198019) HM
367 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — Hancock - Clarke House
On Hancock Street, on the left when traveling north.
has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States U.S. Department . . . Map (db m48421) HM
368 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — House of Jonathan Harrington
On Harrington Road at Bedford Street (Massachusetts Route 225), on the left when traveling east on Harrington Road.
. . . Map (db m18456) HM
369 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — Lexington Green
On Massachusetts Ave (Massachusetts Route 4), on the right when traveling west.
has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States U.S. Department . . . Map (db m18458) HM
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370 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — Lexington Meeting Houses
On Massachusetts Ave (Massachusetts Route 4), on the right when traveling west.
Site of the first three Meeting Houses in Lexington I Built 1692, when the town was a parish of Cambridge: II Built 1713, on the Incorporation of Lexington: III Built 1794: Burned, 1846. This spot is thus identified with the town’s history for 50 . . . Map (db m18485) HM
371 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — Lexington Minuteman
On Bedford Street (Massachusetts Route 225) at Massachusetts Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Bedford Street.
Marker contains no text other than identifying the sculpture's benefactor: The bequest of Francis Brown Hayes to the town of LexingtonMap (db m23942) HM
372 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — Lexington Ship Memorial
Near Bedford Street (Massachusetts Route 225) at Massachusetts Ave (Massachusetts Route 4), on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the memory of those who served aboard a ship named Lexington ----------------- April 18, 1988 ----------------- The Lexington Lions Club U.S.S. Lexington CV-16 Association 1st Lexington 16 Gun Brigantine Originally the merchantman . . . Map (db m18634) HM
373 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — Line of the Minutemen
On Bedford Street (State Highway 4) at Massachusets Avenue on Bedford Street.
Line of the Minutemen April 19, 1775 Stand your ground Don't fire unless fired upon But if they mean to have a war let it begin here. Captain ParkerMap (db m83766) HM
374 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — Marrett and Nathan Munroe House
On Massachusetts Ave.
House of Marrett & Nathan Munroe-Built 1729, a Witness of the BattleMap (db m62601) HM
375 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — Memorial to the Lexington Minute Men
On Bedford Street (Massachusetts Route 225) at Massachusetts Ave (Massachusetts Route 4), on the right when traveling north on Bedford Street.
These men gave everything dear in life, yea and life itself in support of the common cause. Back of Monument: Memorial to the Lexington Minute Men who were on the Green in the early morning engagement April 19, 1775 Capt. John Parker • Lt. . . . Map (db m18631) HM
376 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — Munroe Tavern
On Massachusetts Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Lexington Historical Society Munroe Tavern 1695 Earl Percy’s Headquarters April 19, 1775Map (db m18452) HM
377 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — Old Belfry
On Clarke Street, on the left when traveling north.
This belfry was erected on this hill in 1761 and removed to the Common in 1768. In it was hung the bell which rung out the alarm on the 19th of April 1775. In 1797 it was removed to the Parker Homestead in the south part of the town. In 1891 it . . . Map (db m18483) HM
378 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — Prince Estabrook
On Bedford Street (Massachusetts Route 225) at Massachusetts Ave (Massachusetts Route 4), on the right when traveling north on Bedford Street.
In Honor of Prince Estabrook Prince Estabrook was a slave who lived in Lexington. At dawn on April, 19, 1775, he was one of the Lexington Minute Men awaiting the arrival of the British Regulars at the Buckman Tavern. In the battle which followed, . . . Map (db m30085) HM
379 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — Rendezvous of the Minute Men
On Bedford Street (Massachusetts Route 225) at Massachusetts Ave (Massachusetts Route 4), on the right when traveling north on Bedford Street.
Built 1709 Rendezvous of the Minute Men before the Battle of Lexington April 19, 1775Map (db m18444) HM
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380 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — Rev. Carleton A. Staples
On Hancock Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Hancock – Clarke House - Preserved from destruction in 1890 - stands as a memorial to Rev. Carleton A. Staples through whose personal efforts the building was saved and moved to this spot Instrumental in forming the Lexington . . . Map (db m19577) HM
381 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — The Battle Green
On Harrington Road, on the right when traveling east.
The battle fought on the Lexington Common between the British and the Americans on April 19, 1775 was one of the first great events of the American Revolution. But for a century afterwards, residents paid no particular attention to their town . . . Map (db m18480) HM
382 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — The Site of the Old Belfry
On Massachusetts Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
The Site of The Old Belfry from which the alarm was rung April 19, 1775 This Tablet was erected by the Lexington Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1910Map (db m18454) HM
383 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lexington — This Flag Pole
On Massachusetts Ave (Massachusetts Route 4), on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated as the permanent memorial of the 200th Anniversary of The Battle of Lexington April 19, 1775 First armed conflict of the American Revolution. Lexington Bicentennial Corporation 1976 Right Marker: This flag of the United States of . . . Map (db m18460) HM
384 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lincoln — April 19, 1775-The Dawn of RevolutionMinute Man National Historical Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On North Great Road.
April 19, 1775-The Dawn of Revolution-On the night of April 18, 1775 approximately 700 British soldiers gathered on Boston Commons to prepare for a raid on American military supplies stored in nearby Concord. Informed of the British troop movement, . . . Map (db m62555) HM
385 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lincoln — At This Well
On Battle Road, on the right when traveling east.
. . . Map (db m18249) HM
386 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lincoln — Bloody AngleMinute Man National Hist Park, Mass. — National Park Service —
On Bedford Lane at Battle Road, on the left when traveling north on Bedford Lane.
Some of the most intense fighting on April 19, 1775 occurred in this area, which later became known as “Bloody Angle.” Unlike most of the 18th-century Battle Road landscape, which was open farmland, this site had woods and bends in the road which . . . Map (db m191892) HM
387 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lincoln — Brooks Historical AreaMinute Man National Historical Park
On N Great Road (Massachusetts Route 2A) at Concord Turnpike, on the right when traveling west on N Great Road.
Minute Man National Historical Park was the starting place of the American Revolution; here the resolve of citizens willing to risk their lives for the ideals of liberty and self-determination was instrumental in the formation of the American . . . Map (db m191813) HM
388 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lincoln — Ebenezer Fiske House SiteMinute Man Nat’l Hist Park, Mass
On Wood Street, on the right when traveling south.
An increasingly ragged British column fought its way over Fiske Hill. There was intense, close quarter fighting in this area as British flankers attempted to flush out Colonial snipers. At a nearby well, Minute Man James Hayward from Acton and a . . . Map (db m18282) HM
389 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lincoln — Ebenezer Fiske House SiteMinute Man National Historical Park
On Old Mass Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Minute Man National Historical Park was the starting place of the American Revolution; here the resolve of citizens willing to risk their lives for the ideals of liberty and self-determination was instrumental in the formation of the American . . . Map (db m191814) HM
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390 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lincoln — End of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride
On N Great Road (Massachusetts Route 2A) at Mill Street, on the right when traveling west on N Great Road.
At this point, on the Old Concord Road as it then was ended the midnight ride of Paul Revere He had at about two o’clock on the morning of April 19, 1775, the night being clear and the moon in its third quarter, got this far on his way from . . . Map (db m18030) HM
391 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lincoln — Hartwell Tavern Historical AreaMinute Man National Historical Park
On N Great Road (Massachusetts Route 2A), on the right when traveling west.
Minute Man National Historical Park was the starting place of the American Revolution; here the resolve of citizens willing to risk their lives for the ideals of liberty and self-determination was instrumental in the formation of the American . . . Map (db m191815) HM
392 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lincoln — Josiah Nelson House
Near Battle Road, on the left when traveling east.
This was the site of Josiah and Elizabeth Nelson’s home. Josiah was a farmer as well as a housewright – a person who built and repaired houses. According to family tradition, when a party of men on horseback was passing his house during the . . . Map (db m18290) HM
393 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lincoln — Minute Man Visitor CenterMinute Man National Historical Park
Near Marrett Road (Massachusetts Route 2A), on the right when traveling west.
Minute Man National Historical Park was the starting place of the American Revolution; here the resolve of citizens willing to risk their lives for the ideals of liberty and self-determination was instrumental in the formation of the American . . . Map (db m191820) HM
394 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lincoln — Paul Revere Capture SiteMinute Man National Historical Park
On N Great Road (Massachusetts Route 2A) at Mill Street, on the right when traveling west on N Great Road.
Minute Man National Historical Park was the starting place of the American Revolution; here the resolve of citizens willing to risk their lives for the ideals of liberty and self-determination was instrumental in the formation of the American . . . Map (db m191816) HM
395 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lincoln — The Bluff & Fiske HillMinute Man Nat'l Hist Park, Mass — National Park Service —
Near Battle Road, on the left when traveling east.
The fighting between Colonists and British troops grew more intense as the struggle along the Battle Road wore on. In this stretch between the Bluff and Fiske Hill, the British column began to fall apart. While trying to restore order to his . . . Map (db m18063) HM
396 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lincoln — The Capture of Paul RevereMinute Man National Historical Park, Mass — National Park Service —
On N Great Road (Massachusetts Route 2A) at Mill Street, on the right when traveling west on N Great Road.
While passing through Lexington at around midnight, Revere and William Dawes met Dr. Samuel Prescott of Concord, who was riding home after courting Lydia Mulliken. Prescott agreed to help spread the alarm that “the Regulars were out.” . . . Map (db m18032) HM
397 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lincoln — The Midnight RidersMinute Man National Historical Park, Mass — National Park Service —
On N Great Road (Massachusetts Route 2A), on the right when traveling west.
In September of 1774, Patriot leaders initiated a system of alarms and express riders to warn all towns whenever British troops marched out of Boston. On April 18th, at about 10:00 in the evening, two riders set out from Boston ahead of 700 British . . . Map (db m18045) HM
398 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lincoln — The Story ContinuesMinute Man Nat’l Hist Park, Mass
On Wood Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Historical Park ends here, but the Battle Road continues. The British column broke into a run as they approached Lexington Center. They were saved by a brigade of a thousand fresh troops, armed with two cannon. The commander, Earl Percy, . . . Map (db m18286) HM
399 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lincoln — This Bluff
On Marrett Road (Massachusetts Route 2A), on the right when traveling west.
This Bluff was used as a rallying point by the British April 19, 1775. After a sharp fight they retreated to Fiske Hill from which they were driven in great confusion.Map (db m18054) HM
400 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Lincoln — Thomas Nelson Jr. House
On Battle Road, on the left when traveling east.
Thomas Nelson Sr. emigrated from England and acquired, through purchase, the land along this road both east and west of here. On his death, the land was split between his two sons and daughter. Thomas Jr. lived here, Josiah lived to the west and . . . Map (db m18256) HM

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