Concord in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
An Evolving Legacy
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2009
1. An Evolving Legacy Marker
“The world has seen no grander movement than that of our Revolution . . . The people, to a man, were full of a great and noble sentiment.
It is marvelous to see how many powerful writers, orators, and soldiers started up just at the time when they were wanted . . . all made to unite in the one object of establishing the freedom and independence of America.”
Nathaniel
Hawthorne
“The Whole History of Grandfathers Chair”
For the Centennial Celebration in 1875, a new bridge crossed the river to a new monument, “The Minute Man” by Daniel Chester French. The Minute Man stands today as a powerful symbol of our continuing struggle for liberty. He also embodies “a progress toward a true respect for the individual” – the evolving legacy of the Revolution.
“The progress from an absolute to a limited monarchy to a democracy, is a progress toward a true respect for the individual.”
“Civil Disobedience”
“Every revolution was first a thought in one mans mind.”
“History”
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music
this page online
Location. 42° 28.207′ N, 71° 21.149′ W. Marker is in Concord, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It can be reached from Liberty Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in the Minute Man National Historic Park, overlooking the North Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Two Revolutions (here, next to this marker); Reflections of the Revolution (here, next to this marker); 400 Watched and Waited (about 300 feet away); The North Bridge (about 400 feet away); The Road to Colonel Barretts (about 500 feet away); Captain Isaac Davis (about 500 feet away); The Minuteman of Concord 1775 (about 600 feet away); Major John Buttrick (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Concord.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Muster Field (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. The marker contains a portrait of Nathaniel Hawthorne, a picture of the Minuteman statue, and a photo of the North Bridge as it appeared in 1875. The photo has a caption of “Centennial North
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2009
2. Markers in Minute Man National Historic Park
Several markers are found at this location. The An Evolving Legacy marker is seen here on the right. The North Bridge and Minuteman statue mentioned on the marker can be seen in the background.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2009
3. Minuteman of Concord
The Minuteman statue is located within sight of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 843 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 29, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
