Westford in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Colonel John Robinson
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 8, 2023
1. Colonel John Robinson Marker
Colonel John Robinson
1738 - 1805
Westford Citizen and Patriot
In 1775 he distinguished himself by commanding the corps of soldiers who first opposed the menacing attempts of the British troops at Concord Bridge. April 19 1775
Erected by
Westford Colonial Minutemen
1968
Erected 1968 by Westford Colonial Minutemen.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is April 19, 1775.
Location. 42° 34.858′ N, 71° 26.343′ W. Marker is in Westford, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Boston Road and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Boston Road. Located on the Westford Town Common. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Westford MA 01886, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Westford Vietnam & Korean Vets Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Site of Westford Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Westford Academy Foundation (within shouting distance of this marker); Rear Foundation of Westford Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Westford World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By Craig Doda, April 8, 2023
2. Colonel John Robinson Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
