Concord in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Meriam’s Corner
By Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2009
1. Meriam’s Corner Marker
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 Charleston.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 42° 27.566′ N, 71° 19.462′ W. Marker is in Concord, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Lexington Road and Old Bedford Road, on the right when traveling west on Lexington Road. Marker is located in Minute Man National Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Concord MA 01742, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Meriam’s Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Bedford Minutemen (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Meriam’s Corner (about 700 feet away); Ephraim Wales Bull (approx. 0.4 miles away); Nathaniel Hawthorne (approx. half a mile away); The Larch Path
By Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2009
2. Marker on the Battle Road
Gunfire that broke out at this location on April 19, 1775 between colonists and British soldiers resulted in a six-hour fight called the "Battle Road."
Also see . . .
1. Minute Man National Historical Park. National Park Service website. (Submitted on April 18, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Concord. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on May 7, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
By Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2009
3. Josiah Meriam House Circa 1663
Colonists watched the approaching British troops from the cover of this house, located just behind the marker.
By Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2009
4. British Soldier's Grave
Many of the British soldiers were buried where they fell. This grave marker is located across the street from the Meriam’s Corner marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,350 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 18, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.
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