Lexington in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Buckman Tavern

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2009

1. Buckman Tavern Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

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 of the Interior
National Park Service

1962

Erected 1962 by National Park Service.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 42° 26.96′ N, 71° 13.778′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Bedford Street and Massachusetts Ave (Massachusetts Route 4), on the right when traveling north on Bedford Street. Marker is located across the street from the Lexington Green. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Bedford Street, 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

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. Rendezvous of the Minute Men (a few steps from this marker); Prince Estabrook (a few steps from this marker); Memorial to the Lexington Minute Men (within shouting distance of this marker); Lexington Ship Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Buckman Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Lexington Minuteman (within shouting distance of this marker); Line of the Minutemen (within shouting distance of this marker); Lexington Green (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

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.)

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2009

2. Buckman Tavern Marker

The marker is on the bottom left of the front of the Tavern, almost obscured by bushes.

Buckman Tavern image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2009

3. Buckman Tavern

After assembling on the Green following the warning from Paul Revere and William Dawes, the Lexington Minute Men waited in this tavern for the approaching British troops on the night of April 19, 1775.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2009

4. Buckman Tavern

Lexington
Historical Society
Buckman
Tavern
c. 1709

Gathering Place
of the
Lexington Militia
April 19, 1775

Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,634 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.