Lexington in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
House of Jonathan Harrington
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2009
1. House of Jonathan Harrington Marker
Jonathan Harrington
who wounded on the Common
April 19, 1775
dragged himself to the door
and died at his wife’s feet.
Left Marker:
Here lived
John Augustus,
shoemaker
Friend of the
poor victims
of the law
Pioneer in
Probation
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1779.
Location. 42° 27.011′ N, 71° 13.846′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Harrington Road and Bedford Street (Massachusetts Route 225), on the left when traveling east on Harrington Road. Marker is located across the street from the Lexington Green, at the northeast corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lexington MA 02420, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Battle Green (a few steps from this marker); First Teachers' College (within shouting distance of this marker); Cambridge Farms (within shouting distance of this marker); Buckman Tavern (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Lexington Monument (about 300 feet away); Lexington Green
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Lexington. (Submitted on April 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Battle at Lexington Green, 1775. The Start of the American Revolution and the "shot heard round the world." from EyeWitness to History.com. (Submitted on April 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. The Battle of Lexington. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on May 7, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2009
2. Left Marker on Harrington House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2009
3. House of Jonathan Harrington
The markers can be seen here on both ends of the Jonathan Harrington house.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2009
4. Lexington Green
Jonathan Harrington was one of the Minute Men who were wounded on the Lexington Green in the first fighting of the Revolutionary War. This view of the Battle Green was taken from near the Harrington House.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,939 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
