Concord in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Major John Buttrick
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2009
1. Major John Buttrick Marker
from this, his farm, led
the Provincial Minute
Men and Militia down
to win the bridge held
by the British forces
April 19, 1775
George Edward Messer
by his will provided
this memorial
erected by the town
Erected by Town of Concord.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1998.
Location. 42° 28.288′ N, 71° 21.228′ W. Marker is in Concord, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is at the intersection of Liberty Street and Estabrook Road, on the left when traveling south on Liberty Street. Marker is located near the North Bridge Visitor Center 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Boston. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Acton Minutemen (here, next to this marker); Major John Buttrick House (within shouting distance of this marker); The North Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 400 Watched and Waited (about 300 feet away); Two Revolutions (about 600 feet away); An Evolving Legacy (about 600 feet away); Reflections of the Revolution
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Muster Field (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2009
2. Concord Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2009
3. Marker in Minute Man NHP
The North Bridge Visitor Center in Minute Man National Historical Park can be seen in the background.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2009
4. Detail from Marker
A relief of Major John Buttrick appears on the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2009
5. Maj. John Buttrick House
The house of Maj. John Buttrick is located a short distance from the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,562 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 21, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
