Lincoln in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
At This Well
April 19, 1775
James Hayward of Acton
met a British soldier
who raising his gun said
You are a dead man.
And so are you, replied Hayward
Both fired. The soldier
was instantly killed
& Haywood mortally wounded.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1870.
Location. 42° 26.827′ N, 71° 15.403′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Marker is on Battle Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in the extreme eastern part of Minute Man National Historic Park, along the Battle Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lincoln MA 01773, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Story Continues (here, next to this marker); Ebenezer Fiske House Site (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Ebenezer Fiske House Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Bluff & Fiske Hill (about 700 feet away); This Bluff (approx. 0.4 miles away); Whittemore House (approx. 0.6 miles away); April 19, 1775-The Dawn of Revolution (approx. 0.7 miles away); Minute Man Visitor Center (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.
Also see . . .
1. Minute Man National Historical Park. National Park Service website. (Submitted on April 24, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Concord. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on May 7, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,696 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.