Concord in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Captain Isaac Davis

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2009

1. Captain Isaac Davis Marker

Inscription. On the morning of April 19, 1775, approximately 400 colonials stood on the hill overlooking the North Bridge. As smoke rose from Concord center, the order to march was given. In the exchange of fire that followed, Captain Isaac Davis, who had exclaimed “I haven’t a man who is afraid to go,” was killed together with Abner Hosmer, a private, also from Acton.

This memorial was erected by the Captain Isaac Davis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, April, 1975.

Erected 1975 by Daughters of the American Revolution, Captain Isaac Davis Chapter.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 19, 1775.

Location. 42° 28.12′ N, 71° 21.116′ W. Marker is in Concord, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Marker is on Monument Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in the Minute Man National Historic Park, near the North Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Concord MA 01742, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Minuteman of Concord 1775 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Road to Colonel Barrett’s

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Concord Fight (about 500 feet away); Grave of British Soldiers (about 500 feet away); Concord Battle Monument (about 500 feet away); Two Revolutions (about 500 feet away); An Evolving Legacy (about 500 feet away); Reflections of the Revolution (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Concord.

Also see . . .
1. Minute Man National Historical Park. National Park Service website. (Submitted on April 17, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. The Battle of Concord. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on May 7, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Marker in Minute Man Nat'l Hist Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2009

2. Marker in Minute Man Nat'l Hist Park

Markers near Concord's North Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2009

3. Markers near Concord's North Bridge

The Minuteman of Concord monument that stands at the North Bridge can be seen in this photo beyond the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,607 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.