Lexington in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Birthplace of American Liberty
Photographed by Mike McKeown, July 7, 2026
1. Birthplace of American Liberty Marker
You are standing where the American Revolution began. The Lexington Green was the site of a skirmish between Colonial and British forces on the morning of April 19, 1775. The battle only lasted a few minutes.
From Lexington, the British troops headed to neighboring Concord. There, the Colonists prevailed, forcing the British troops to retreat. The twin battles of April 19, 1775 set in motion an eight- year fight for American independence.
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Three of the buildings standing on or near the Battle Green today were silent witnesses to the events of April 19, 1775. Can you find the Harrington House, Hancock-Clarke House, and Buckman Tavern in this illustration?
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° 26.94′ N, 71° 13.814′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is at the intersection of Bedford Street and Massachusetts Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Bedford Street. Located on the Lexington Battle Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area:
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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: Explore the Green (here, next to this marker); Consecrated Grounds (a few steps from this marker); Lexington Minuteman (a few steps from this marker); Line of the Minutemen (a few steps from this marker); Lexington Meeting Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); Prince Estabrook (within shouting distance of this marker); Rendezvous of the Minute Men (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.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2026, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on July 8, 2026, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
