Concord in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Thoreau Died in This House
Photographed by R.J. OHara, September 5, 2025
1. Thoreau Died in This House
Died May, 6, 1862, in this house which
later became the home of the
Alcott family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is May 6, 1862.
Location. 42° 27.523′ N, 71° 21.432′ W. Marker is in Concord, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Massachusetts Route 62) and Belknap Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 255 Main Street, Concord MA 01742, 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: Henry David Thoreau (approx. 0.4 miles away); Concord Armory (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Milldam (approx. 0.4 miles away); Saint Bernard Rectory (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Millpond (approx. 0.4 miles away); House of Rev Peter Bulkeley (approx. 0.4 miles away); Concord Massachusetts World War II Honor Roll (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jethros Tree (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Concord.
Also see . . . Henry David Thoreau (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 12, 2025, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
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Photographed by R.J. OHara, September 5, 2025
2. Thoreau Died in This House
Marker is visible on the lower left front of the house.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2025, by R.J. OHara of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2025, by R.J. OHara of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
