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

Lexington Green

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2009

1. Lexington Green 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 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. Marker 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.

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

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Line of the Minutemen (within shouting distance of this marker); Lexington Minuteman (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Lexington Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Prince Estabrook (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial to the Lexington Minute Men (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. 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.)

Lexington Green image. Click for full size.

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.

Flag Pole on Lexington Green image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2009

3. Flag Pole on Lexington Green

This flag is flown 24 hous a day.

Minute Man Statue image. Click for full size.

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 1,780 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.