Deacon Larkin House
This 1790s Georgian residence was built for Deacon John Larkin, a patriot best remembered for his role in Paul Revere's legendary midnight ride. It was Larkin's horse that carried Revere out to Lexington and Concord to warn the Committee of Safety of the approaching British troops.
Larkin's original house stood in nearby City Square. Along with the rest of Charlestown,it was destroyed during the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. This clapboard-sided house with a low third floor and quoin-embellished corners is a rare survivor from Charlestown's post-Revolutionary era of construction.
Erected by The Bostonian Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 42° 22.409′ N, 71° 3.734′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Charlestown. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Winthrop Street on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 Main St, 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. John Hurd House (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam/Korean Conflict Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Court of the Assistants
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