Lexington in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Prince Estabrook
Prince Estabrook
This monument is dedicated to the memory of Prince Estabrook and the thousands of other courageous black patriots long denied the recognition they deserve.
April 21, 2008
Erected 2008 by Alice Hinkle Memorial Fund.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1807.
Location. 42° 26.955′ N, 71° 13.792′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Bedford Street (Massachusetts Route 225) and Massachusetts Ave (Massachusetts Route 4), on the right when traveling north on Bedford Street. Marker is located in front of the Buckman Tavern, 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. Rendezvous of the Minute Men (here, next to this marker); Buckman Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Memorial to the Lexington Minute Men (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 Ship Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Buckman Tavern (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.
More about this marker. The left side of the marker contains a picture of Prince Estabrook leaving the Buckman Tavern.
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.)
3. The Battle of Lexington. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on May 7, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
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 6,260 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on April 25, 2010, by Gray Watson of Lexington, Massachusetts. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.