Lexington in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Lexington Green
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2009
1. Lexington Green Marker
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 Places • 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° 26.959′ N, 71° 13.836′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is on Massachusetts Ave (Massachusetts Route 4), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lexington MA 02420, 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: This Flag Pole (here, next to this marker); Lexington Meeting Houses (a few steps from this marker); Marrett and Nathan Munroe House (within shouting distance of this marker); Line of the Minutemen (within shouting distance of this marker); Lexington Minuteman
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Site of the Old Belfry (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Lexington. (Submitted on April 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Lexington. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on May 7, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. 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. Lexington Green
The first fighting of the American Revolution occured on this Green on April 19, 1775. The marker is located at the base of the flag pole.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2009
3. Flag Pole on Lexington Green
This flag is flown 24 hous a day.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2009
4. Minute Man Statue
This statue of Capt. John Parker, commander of the Lexington Minute Men, stands at the east end of the Lexington Green. The flag pole where the marker is located can be seen behind the statue.
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 2,346 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
