Charlestown in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Paul Revere
Paul Revere
landed on the night of
April 18, 1775
to begin his midnight ride
Dedicated by
The Massachusetts Society
Sons of the American Revolution
April 1999
Erected 1999 by Massachusetts Society Sons of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1958.
Location. 42° 22.349′ N, 71° 3.447′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Charlestown. Marker can be reached from Constitution Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in the Charleston Navy Yard, near the USS Constitution. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charlestown MA 02129, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Paul Revere’s Landing (here, next to this marker); USS Constitution (a few steps from this marker); Gate One, Charlestown Navy Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); "A state of perfect chaos" (within shouting distance of this marker); Tudor Wharves (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlestown Navy Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); Breakthrough (within shouting distance of this marker); Explore the Navy Yard (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.
Also see . . .
1. Biography of Paul Revere. The American Revolution website. (Submitted on April 15, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The midnight Ride of Paul Revere. Text of the poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. (Submitted on April 15, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. Paul Revere Facts. Here is a list of interesting facts on Paul Revere that is organized well. (Submitted on February 28, 2010, by Michael of Des Moines, Iowa.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,555 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 15, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.