Downtown in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

William Dawes Jr.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009

1. William Dawes Jr. Marker

Inscription. Patriot, Son of Liberty,
and first messenger sent by
Warren from Boston to Lexington
on the night of April 18-19 1775
to warn Hancock and Adams
of the coming of the British troops.
Born April 6 1745
Died February 25 1799

Placed by the
Massachusetts Society
Sons of the Revolution
April 19, 1899

Erected 1899 by Massachusetts Society Sons of the Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 25, 1799.

Location. 42° 21.495′ N, 71° 3.592′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from Tremont Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in King’s Chapel Burial Ground. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boston MA 02108, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pilgrims and Patriots (here, next to this marker); Welcome to King’s Chapel Burying Ground (a few steps from this marker); The First Governor (a few steps from this marker); King’s Chapel Burial Ground

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(a few steps from this marker); The Ice King, the Castle Captain, and the She-Merchant (a few steps from this marker); Life and Death in Colonial Boston (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Keayne / Col. Nicholas Paige (within shouting distance of this marker); The Chevalier de Saint Sauveur (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Take a tour of the markers found in King’s Chapel Burying Ground.

Also see . . . The Midnight Ride of William Dawes?. (Submitted on May 7, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Grave of William Dawes Jr. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009

2. Grave of William Dawes Jr.

William Dawes was the "other man" who rode along with Paul Revere on the night of April 18, 1775 to warn of the approaching British troops. Dawes took the longer overland route to Lexington, while Revere took the shorter route originating across the Charles River.

King’s Chapel Burial Ground image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009

3. King’s Chapel Burial Ground

The William Dawes Jr. marker is located within King’s Chapel Burial Ground, along the route of Boston's Freedom Trail.

Hancock-Clarke House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009

4. Hancock-Clarke House

John Hancock and Samuel Adams were at this house in Lexington when William Dawes and Paul Revere came to warn them that the Regulars were on their way.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,576 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 7, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.