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James Otis Jr. Marker image, Touch for more information
By Brandon D Cross, September 21, 2019
James Otis Jr. Marker
1 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Barnstable — James Otis Jr.
On Main St (Massachusetts Route 6A) 0.1 miles east of Railroad Ave, on the right when traveling east.
James Otis Jr. The Patriot West Barnstable 1725 — 1783 Advocate Orator Statesman President John Adams Said In Part Of Otis’s Famous Writs Of Assistance Speech In Boston February 1761 “American Independence . . . Map (db m142330) HM
2 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Barnstable — Men Of Barnstable
On Main St (Massachusetts Route 6A) at Rendezvous Lane, on the left when traveling east on Main St.
In Honor Of The Men Of Barnstable Who Served In The Revolution The War Of 1812 The Civil War The War With Spain The War With Germany This Stone Marks The Spot From Which The Soldiers Marched To Boston In . . . Map (db m142182) WM
3 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Barnstable — Mercy Otis Warren
On Rendezvous Lane at Main Street (Massachusetts Route 6A), on the right when traveling north on Rendezvous Lane.
: In Tribute To Mercy Otis Warren Poet, Playwright, Historian And Political Pamphleteer On The Occasion Of The 225th Anniversary Of The Start Of The American Revolution 1775 - 2000 * * * * * Member of a . . . Map (db m142177) HM WM
4 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Barnstable — Olde Colonial Courthouse
On Rendezvous Lane at Main Street (Massachusetts Route 6A), on the right when traveling north on Rendezvous Lane.
This building was the court house where the Kings Court was forced to end its sessions by a band of patriots in September 1774Map (db m142175) HM
5 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — The Battle of Chatham Harbor
On Main Street.
Chatham’s only active hostilities during the Revolutionary War occurred in Chatham Harbor, near this site, on 20 June 1782. At sunrise, crew members from a British privateer were discovered in Chatham’s East Harbor, attempting to sail away . . . Map (db m78440) HM
6 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Harwich — Harwich Men
On Sisson Road (Massachusetts Route 39) at Parallel Street, on the left when traveling north on Sisson Road.
This Memorial Has Been Erected To Commemorate The Harwich Men Who Fought In The American RevolutionMap (db m157858) WM
7 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Marstons Mills — Birthplace of Major Micah Hamlin
On Prospect Street (Massachusetts Route 149) at Popple Bottom Road, on the left when traveling north on Prospect Street.
. . . Map (db m190408) HM
8 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Provincetown — H.M.S. Somerset
Near Race Point Road.
Of all the enemy ships that haunted Provincetown Harbor during the Revolutionary War, perhaps the most fearsome was the huge British man-of-war H.M.S. Somerset. With her 64 mounted guns and crew of 400, she symbolized British tyranny where-ever she . . . Map (db m111670) HM
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9 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, West Barnstable — West Barnstable War Memorial
On Meetinghouse Way at Cedar St, on the left when traveling west on Meetinghouse Way.
1775 1812 - 1861 -1917 WEST BARNSTABLE Keeps In Remembrance The Service Of Her Citizens In The Wars Of Our Country Map (db m140498) WM
10 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Adams — East Hoosuck Society of Friends Revolutionary War Patriots
In Memory of those members and associates of the East Hoosuck Society of Friends who, laying aside their religious scruples, took up arms, in the War for Independence in defense of their homes and liberties. In the Friends Burial . . . Map (db m118632) WM
11 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Becket — Town of Becket Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 8) at Prentice Place, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
In Honor of those from Becket who served in the Revolutionary War 1775 — 1783 War of 1812 1812 — 1815Map (db m158202) WM
12 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Cheshire — Berkshire County Patriots
On North Street (Massachusetts Route 8) 0.2 miles north of Mountain Road/Church Street, on the left when traveling north.
This bas-relief, the original of which was erected on Bennington Battlefield on Walloomsac Heights in the State of New York by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, was dedicated by Eugene Bucklin Bowen to the memory of the six hundred and more . . . Map (db m118586) HM WM
13 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Egremont — MA-2 — General Henry Knox Trail
On Egremont Plain Road (Massachusetts Route 71) at Prospect Lake Road, on the right when traveling south on Egremont Plain Road.
Through this place passed General Henry Knox in the winter of 1775 – 1776 to deliver to General George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate . . . Map (db m24017) HM
14 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Great Barrington — First Court House of Berkshire County
On Main Street (U.S. 7) at Castle Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Near this spot stood the first court house of Berkshire County erected 1764. Here August 16, 1774 occurred the first open resistance to British rule in AmericaMap (db m58957) HM
15 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Great Barrington — MA-3 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail
On Massachusetts Route 23 at U.S. 7, on the left when traveling east on State Route 23.
Through this place passed General Henry Knox in the winter of 1775 – 1776 to deliver to General George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston. Erected by the . . . Map (db m24013) HM
16 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Lenox — Paterson / Egleston
On Main Street / Old Stockbridge Road (Massachusetts Route 7A) at Walker Sreet / West Street (Massachusetts Route 183), in the median on Main Street / Old Stockbridge Road.
Paterson In memory of Major General John Paterson, son of Colonel John Paterson, born 1744, died 1808; and Elizabeth Lee his wife, born 1749, died 1841. He was born in New Britain, Conn. Graduated at Yale . . . Map (db m180228) HM
17 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Monterey — MA-4 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail
On Massachusetts Route 23, on the left when traveling east.
Through this place passed General Henry Knox in the winter of 1775 – 1776 to deliver to General George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston. Erected by the . . . Map (db m24007) HM
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18 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Otis — Gen. Henry Knox Trail
On E. Otis Road (Massachusetts Route 23) at West Shore Road, on the left when traveling south on E. Otis Road.
Through this place passed General Henry Knox in the winter of 1775 – 1776 to deliver to General George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston. . . . Map (db m97510) WM
19 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Pittsfield — Peace Party House
On East Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at North Street (Massachusetts Route 9), on the right when traveling east on East Street.
Peace Party House Built by Col. James Easton in 1776 on the site in front of the court house Home of John Chandler Williams in 1782 and moved to its present location in 1869 Here in November, 1783 a brilliant party and a notable feast were given . . . Map (db m85250) HM
20 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Williamstown — Nehemiah Smedley House
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 2) at Colonial Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Built 1772 as a farmhouse and tavern. Benedict Arnold slept here May 6, 1775 enroute to help Ethan Allen take Fort Ticonderoga. Bread baked here for Battle of Bennington, Aug. 16, 1777.Map (db m118657) HM
21 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — Memory of the Revolutionary Soldiers
Near Park Street (U.S. 123).
To Perpetuate the memory of the Revolutionary War Soldiers buried in this Old Kirk Yard William Balcom • Jacob Balkom • Hezekiah Bishop • Zephanian Bishop • Zephanian Bishop Jr • Daniel Blanding • Noah Blanding • Darius Briggs • . . . Map (db m57933) HM
22 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — Revolutionary War Memorial
Near County Street.
To perpetuate the memory of all who with unfailing loyalty furthered the cause of American IndependenceMap (db m241655) WM
23 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Dighton — Dighton Community Church
On Elm Street.
The building of this church began in 1770 on the eastern edge of the Great Cornfield of the Pocanocket Indians. Construction was halted during the American Revolution and the church was used as soldiers farmed and sheepfold. Completion was in 1798. . . . Map (db m66342) HM
24 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fairhaven — Donald R. Bernard1932-1993
Near Fort Street west of Beacon Street, on the right when traveling west.
In Memory of Historian, Author, and Fire Chief Donald R. Bernard 1932 - 1993 Who led Revolutionary and Civil War Re-enactments on this site. His efforts brought awareness of the significant role the area . . . Map (db m88205)
25 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fairhaven — Fort Phoenix
On Fort Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built for harbor defense in 1775. Destroyed by the British September 6th 1778. Later rebuilt and now the property of the town of Fairhaven.Map (db m52383) HM
26 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fairhaven — Fort PhoenixActive 1775 - 1876
On Fort Street west of Beacon Street, on the right when traveling west.
In May 1775, British General Gage, bottled up in Boston Harbor after the Battle of Concord and Lexington in 1775, sent the HMS Falcon to Martha's Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands in search of food and supplies. Two of the . . . Map (db m86947) HM
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27 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fairhaven — Fort PhoenixA National Historic Site
On Fort Street west of Beacon Street, on the right when traveling west.
1775 - First naval encounter of American Revolution. 1778 - Captured and destroyed by the British. 1812 - Repelled British attempt at capture. 1861 - Manned by Federal troops in defense of this harbor.Map (db m88055) HM
28 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fairhaven — Fort Phoenix
On Fort Street west of Beacon Street, on the right when traveling west.
The fortress structures of Fort Phoenix remaining today are the parapet, built before the Civil War, and the gunpowder magazine, completed in 1865. The Civil War era officer's quarters and barracks were destroyed by fire in 1918. The shape and . . . Map (db m88105) HM
29 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fairhaven — Major Israel FearingThe Ardent Patriot and Accomplished Soldier
On Fort Street west of Beacon Street, on the right when traveling west.
Erected in Memory of Major Israel Fearing the Ardent Patriot and Accomplished Soldier ———— On the 7th day of September 1778 the British troops landed from their ships in the bay for the . . . Map (db m88084) HM
30 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fairhaven — Revolutionary War CannonFort Phoenix
Near Fort Street west of Beacon Street, on the right when traveling west.
Taken from the British at Nassau 1777, by Colonial ship of war Alfred - Placed on Fort Phoenix Recaptured by British and left on the fort spiked, and with trunions knocked off - Afterwards mounted in Union street for village defense. Placed here . . . Map (db m88106) HM
31 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fall River — In Memory of Lieutenant Colonel Joseph DurfeeAn Officer in the Army of the Revolution
On North Main Street at brightman Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Colonel Durfee was born in Fall Rive (then Freetown) April 27th, A.D. 1750, and died in Freetown, December 10th, A.D. 1841. He rendered distinguished service at the Battles of Long Island and White Plains, in New York, and at the Battle of Rhode . . . Map (db m244691) WM
32 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Colonel George Claghorn
On MacArthur Drive south of Elm Street, on the left when traveling south.
Text on the Bronze Plaque Near this Site was located the shipyard of Colonel George Claghorn Builder of U.S. Frigate Constitution and Ship Rebecca the first whaler to double Cape Horn. His service in the . . . Map (db m86782) HM
33 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — The Dartmouth
On Centre Street at Front Street, on the left when traveling east on Centre Street.
Near this spot in 1767 the first ship built in New Bedford was launched. The Dartmouth Francis Rotch, Owner She was one of the vessels boarded by the Boston Tea Party in 1773 Map (db m58183) HM
34 Massachusetts, Bristol County, North Attleboro — Old Powder House 1768
On Mt. Hope St, on the right when traveling west.
Built to store gun powder and ammunition used during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812Map (db m55681) HM
35 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Norton — First Burial Ground
On Bay Road close to Turkey Farm Road, on the right when traveling north.
The First Burial Ground is the presumed buying place of Norton's pioneer settler's. William Witherell, who died in September 1691, is buried in the West end of the burial ground. When the land was passed to Nathaniel Witherell by his father,the . . . Map (db m52379) HM
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36 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Rehoboth — Horton Signal1777 - 1779
On Chestnut Street north of Brook Street, on the right when traveling north.
When the British occupied Newport, RI. during the Revolution they often threatened the surrounding towns with raids or "alarums" as they were called. When a raid began a system of beacon fires were lit to warn the militia in neighboring towns to . . . Map (db m55911) HM
37 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Rehoboth — Liberty Tree
On Brook Street, on the left when traveling west.
During the American Revolution, a large white oak called "the Liberty Tree" stood near this place, which was then near the edge of a field. Beacons warning of trouble in Rhode Island could be seen by watchers at nearby Horton's Signal. After . . . Map (db m55918) HM
38 Massachusetts, Dukes County, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard — Home of Benjamin Smith
On South Summer Street at Davis Lane, on the right when traveling south on South Summer Street.
Home of Benjamin Smith who was commissioned in 1775 Captain of the First Company, Martha’s Vineyard Militia, Massachusetts, for the defense of the seacoast. Marker placed by Martha’s Vineyard Seacoast Defence Chapter, National Society of the . . . Map (db m177888) HM WM
39 Massachusetts, Dukes County, Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard — The Liberty Pole
On Main Street at Colonial Lane, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
To commemorate the Patriotism of three girls of this village Polly Daggett • Parnel Manter • Maria Allen who destroyed with powder a liberty pole erected near this spot to prevent its capture by the British in 1776. This pole, replacing the . . . Map (db m177589) HM
40 Massachusetts, Essex County, Andover — Woodbridge and Jenkins Family CemeteryAndover, Massachusetts — National Register of Historic Places —
Near Douglass Lane north of Mortimer Drive, on the left when traveling north.
This cemetery is the family burial ground for the Woodbridge and Jenkins families. The burial ground and adjacent historic 1765 Benjamin Jenkins' farmstead date from the late 18th century colonial period. Colonel Benjamin Jenkins was a . . . Map (db m243104) HM
41 Massachusetts, Essex County, Beverly — Hospital Point Light / Honor the Valiant Men
On Bay View Road, 0.2 miles south of Neptune Street, on the right when traveling north.
[Bottom (larger) Marker] Hospital Point Light was established in 1871 and marks the deep-water channel to Beverly, Salem, and Marblehead. A smallpox hospital once stood on the hill to the rear, where there is also evidence of ramparts . . . Map (db m21441) HM
42 Massachusetts, Essex County, Beverly — Hospital Point LighthouseEstablished 1872
On Bay View Road, 0.2 miles south of Neptune Street, on the right when traveling north.
Hospital Point Light was constructed and first lighted in 1872 to help guide vessels into Salem and Beverly Harbors. The original two-story keeper's house and oil house are still being used. The name Hospital Point stems from a smallpox . . . Map (db m21429) HM
43 Massachusetts, Essex County, Boxford — Col. Thomas Knowlton
On Main Street at Washington Street (Massachusetts Route 133), on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
In Memory of Col. Thomas Knowlton Born in West Boxford November 22, 1740 Leader of America's First Ranger Unit, Knowlton's Rangers Died in the Battle of Harlem Heights Serving Under George Washington on September 16, . . . Map (db m184034) HM
44 Massachusetts, Essex County, Danvers — In Commemoration of Arnold's Expedition to Quebec
Near Conant Street at Conant Street & High Street (Massachusetts Route 35).
One of the most strategic and daring exploits of the patriot cause during the revolution. Part of the troops encamped in the Town of Danvers on the night of September 14, 1775 on their way to Newburyport where they embarked for the Kennebeck and . . . Map (db m48470) HM
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45 Massachusetts, Essex County, Danvers — Rebecca Nurse Homestead1678
On Pine Street at Adams Street, on the left when traveling north on Pine Street.
In 1636 Francis Weston was granted this land upon which he laid out a farm. This property was purchased by Governor John Endicott in 1648, and in 1678 Francis and Rebecca Nurse moved here and built a house. In March, 1692, 71-year-old Rebecca was . . . Map (db m185940) HM
46 Massachusetts, Essex County, Danvers — Site of Israel Hutchinson's Home / Israel Hutchinson
On Water Street, on the left when traveling north.
Site of Israel Hutchinson's Home — Here were brought Danvers Soldiers slain at the battle of Lexington — This memorial is a tribute to his memory, from lineal decendants, and the town of Danvers. — 1896 . . . Map (db m47197) HM
47 Massachusetts, Essex County, Danvers — Village Training Field1671
On Centre Street, on the right when traveling west.
Defense was a prime necessity to the early settlers of Salem Village, and as early as 1671 the male inhabitants began meeting here for military drill. This preparation was heightened in 1675 during the King Philip War in which many villagers took . . . Map (db m17991) HM
48 Massachusetts, Essex County, Gloucester — Nathaniel Warner Company Monument
Near Western Avenue (Massachusetts Route 127) at Essex Avenue (Massachusetts Route 133), on the right when traveling north.
[ upper plaque ] In Memory of those who fought in the Revolutionary War with the Nathaniel Warner Company and those men and women who helped make this a free and independent nation. Placed by the reactivated Nathaniel Warner . . . Map (db m36354) HM
49 Massachusetts, Essex County, Gloucester — Revolutionary War Memorial
Near Western Avenue (Massachusetts Route 127) at Essex Avenue (Massachusetts Route 133), on the right when traveling north.
In memory of the soldiers and sailors and all others who rendered aid to the cause of American Independence during the Revolutionary War Erected by Lucy Knox Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution of Gloucester June 17, 1913Map (db m36356) HM
50 Massachusetts, Essex County, Ipswich — Ipswich Massachusetts Village Green Memorial
On S. Main Street at S. Village Green, in the median on S. Main Street.
Side 1 A few rods east of this spot were the dwelling and school house of Ezekiel Cheever first master of the Grammar School 1650-1661. In the east side of the common was the home of Rev. Nathaniel Ward 1634 Minister of Ipswich 1637 . . . Map (db m97170) HM WM
51 Massachusetts, Essex County, Marblehead — Fort Sewall
Near Front Street at Fort Sewall Terrace, on the right when traveling north.
[ left panel ] Welcome – You Are Entering Fort Sewall Marblehead Massachusetts Fort Sewall is a unique earthwork fortification positioned to defend Marblehead for over three centuries. In 1644 the provincial government granted . . . Map (db m36601) HM
52 Massachusetts, Essex County, Marblehead — Gen. Casimir Pulaski
Near Front Street at Fort Sewall Terrace, on the right when traveling north.
Gen. Casimir Pulaski Arrived in Salem Harbor at Fort Sewall Marblehead July 23, 1777 Revolutionary War Hero Polish and American Patriot Died in Battle at Savannah, GA October 11, 1779 Erected 1989 Polish American Congress . . . Map (db m36605) HM WM
53 Massachusetts, Essex County, Newburyport — Bombshell
On High Street (Massachusetts Route 1A) at Green Street, on the right when traveling south on High Street.
Brought from the siege of Louisburg by Nathaniel Knapp Jr. 1759 preserved by his son Isaac Knapp as a memorial to his father and also to his brother Jacob Knapp who served at Bunker Hill and was a member of the . . . Map (db m115543) HM
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54 Massachusetts, Essex County, Newburyport — The Bartlet Mall
Near High Street (Massachusetts Route 1A) at Green Street, on the right when traveling south.
It was first shaped thousands of years ago by a huge chunk of ice which broke off a retreating glacier. When the ice finally melted, it left a steep-sided pit that geologists call a kettle hole. In 1645 the first settlers from England named . . . Map (db m115536) HM
55 Massachusetts, Essex County, Newburyport — Within Lie Buried
On Greenleaf Street north of Pond Street, on the left when traveling north.
(left tablet) Reverend … John Lowell Thomas Cary John Murray Charles Milton Christopher Bridge Marsh Ministers of this City Judge Theophilus Bradbury Nicholas Pike Timothy Palmer ”Lord” Timothy . . . Map (db m115614) HM WM
56 Massachusetts, Essex County, Rockport — Benjamin Tarr House1630 - 1930
On South Street, on the right when traveling north.
Answering a sudden alarm to meet at the house of Lieutenant Benjamin Tarr, grandson of Richard Tarr the first settler, sixty-six men from this village under Captain John Rowe, marched to Charlestown and fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill.Map (db m73109) HM
57 Massachusetts, Essex County, Rockport — Old First Parish Burying Ground1630 - 1930
On Beach Street, on the right when traveling south.
Original plot given by the first settler, Richard Tarr, who was buried here in 1732. Here lie most of the early settlers and many of the officers and soldiers of the French and Indian, Revolutionary and 1812 Wars.Map (db m48841) HM
58 Massachusetts, Essex County, Rockport — Revolutionary War Unknown Soldiers Grave Marker
On Beach Street west of Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
Placed by Cape Ann Chapter of D.A.R. commemorating the unknown graves of Revolutionary War soldiers resting in this cemetery.Map (db m238525) WM
59 Massachusetts, Essex County, Rockport — The First Settlers of Sandy Bay
On School Street.
To the glory of God and in honor of the first settlers of Sandy Bay The First Parish in Rockport was constituted in 1755. The corner stone of this meeting house laid in 1803. The tower was shattered by a British bombardment in 1814. . . . Map (db m73110) HM
60 Massachusetts, Essex County, Rowley — Rowley Massachusetts Revolutionary War Memorial
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 1A), on the left when traveling south.
. . . Map (db m97158) WM
61 Massachusetts, Essex County, Salem — Birthplace of Brigadier General John Glover
On Saint Peter Street at Church Stret, on the right when traveling south on Saint Peter Street.
Birthplace of Brigadier General John Glover 1732-1797Map (db m220821) WM
62 Massachusetts, Essex County, Salem — Burial Groundc. 1655
On Broad Street at Winthrop Street, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street.
Notable Internees: George Corwin, Jr. d. 1696 High Sheriff during Salem Witch Trials Jonathan Corwin d. 1718 Salem Witch Trial Judge Capt. John Felt d. 1796 Played key role in Leslie's Retreat Jonathan Haraden d. 1803 Legendary . . . Map (db m223343) HM
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63 Massachusetts, Essex County, Salem — Count Casimir Pulaski
On New Liberty Street at Brown Street, on the right when traveling north on New Liberty Street.
A Polish patriot in exile, first arrived in America at Salem Harbor, July, 1777. His military skills and devotion to the ideals of liberty and justice led him to offer his services to the cause of the American Struggle for Independence, he is . . . Map (db m221820) HM
64 Massachusetts, Essex County, Salem — Essex County Militiamen1775
On New Liberty Street at Brown Street, on the left when traveling south on New Liberty Street.
Essex County Militiamen respond to the Lexington Alarm of April 19, 1775 and take part in the fiercest fighting of the day in Arlington. Essex Militiamen later fight at Bunker Hill and help form units of the Continental Army.Map (db m220833) WM
65 Massachusetts, Essex County, Salem — First Armed ResistanceLeslie's Retreat
On North Street at North Street & Commercial Street, on the right when traveling south on North Street.
In the Revolution the first armed resistance to the Royal authority was made at this bridge 26 Feb. 1775 by the people of Salem. The advance of 300 British troops, led by Lt. Col. Leslie and sent by Gen. Gage to seize munitions of war, was here . . . Map (db m48471) HM WM
66 Massachusetts, Essex County, Salem — Leslie's RetreatFeb. 26, 1775
On North Street (Massachusetts Route 114).
Here, in defiance of King George III, local minutemen hid 17 cannons, and were confronted by 300 British troops under command of Colonel Leslie. The Redcoats were routed, with only Joseph Whicher of Salem being wounded. This was the first open . . . Map (db m47991) HM
67 Massachusetts, Essex County, Salem — Liberty Tree
On Church Street just west of St Peter Street, on the right when traveling west.
This Liberty Tree and Plaque were dedicated on Patriots' Day, 1976 to the memory of Benjamin Peirce, a baker, the only Salem Minuteman killed on April 19, 1775 at Menotomy (Arlington).Map (db m230437) HM WM
68 Massachusetts, Essex County, Salem — Major General Marquis de Lafayette
On Cambridge Street, on the right when traveling north.
Cur non? In memory of Major General Marquis de Lafayette soldier, statesman, citizen of France and of the United States. On August 31, 1824 Lafayette was the guest of honor at a banquet held in this building. . . . Map (db m220801) HM
69 Massachusetts, Essex County, Salem — Major General Stephen Abbott Square
On Church Street at St Peter Street, on the left when traveling east on Church Street.
The founder of the Second Corps Cadets 1785Map (db m220822) WM
70 Massachusetts, Essex County, Salem — Revolutionary War
Near New Liberty Street at Brown Street, on the left when traveling south.
In the wake of the Boston Tea Party, the British Crown enacted punitive measures against the colonies. These action created considerable unrest, particularly in Massachusetts. In Essex County, colonial militias began to drill, stockpile stores of . . . Map (db m220826) HM
71 Massachusetts, Essex County, Salem — Salem CommonSalem
On Washington Square (Massachusetts Route 1A) just south of Oliver Street, on the right when traveling south.
Salem Common was originally a nine-acre parcel of swampy land used for grazing livestock and training the local militia. In 1637, the first regiment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony militia to muster (train) was the East REgiment. This volunteer . . . Map (db m186220) HM
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72 Massachusetts, Essex County, Salem — The Pickering House
On Broad Street at Winthrop Street, on the left when traveling east on Broad Street.
Built By John Pickering 1660 Here Was Born In 1745 Col. Timothy Pickering In The Revolution He Was Quartermaster General And President Of The Board Of War In Washington's Cabinet He Was Secretary Of State, Secretary of War and . . . Map (db m220805) HM
73 Massachusetts, Essex County, Salem — The Town House
On Washington Street at Essex Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street.
Three rods west of this spot stood, from 1718 until 1785, The Town House. Here Governor Burnet convened The General Court in 1728 and 1729, a Town Meeting held here in 1765 protested against The Stamp Act, and another in 1769, . . . Map (db m85899) HM
74 Massachusetts, Essex County, Salem — The Washington Arch
On N Washington Square at Winter Street, on the right when traveling north on N Washington Square.
From 1775 to 1783, Salem played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War, from the first armed resistance at "Leslie's Retreat" to privateers sailing out of Salem accounting for more than half of all captured British vessels. . . . Map (db m221272) HM
75 Massachusetts, Essex County, Salem — Timothy Pickering
Near Winthrop Street south of Broad Street, on the right when traveling north.
Revolutionary War Soldier & Patriot Timothy Pickering Col. - 1st Regt., Essex Co. Militia, MA Quartermaster General & Adjutant General Continental Army Member Board of War Born 6 July 1745 Salem, Essex Co., MA Died 29 January 1829 . . . Map (db m220810) WM
76 Massachusetts, Essex County, Salem — Veterans of The Revolutionary War1786
Near Essex Street, on the right when traveling north.
Veterans of the Revolutionary War realize the need for military preparedness and civil order and organize the Salem Cadets, later the Second Corps of Cadets, on July 10, 1786. The Cadets are one of the first volunteer militia units in the . . . Map (db m221816) HM
77 Massachusetts, Essex County, Swampscott — Swampscott Revolutionary War Honor Roll
On Monument Avenue at Elmwood Road, on the left when traveling north on Monument Avenue.
Revolutionary War Honor Roll 1775 – 1783 Burrill, Alden • Burrill, Ebenezer • Burrill, John A. • Burrill, John M. • Burrill, Samuel • Burrill, Theophilus • Clark, Edmund • Ingalls, Benjamin • Ingalls, Jacob • Ingalls, John • Ingalls, Joseph . . . Map (db m36706) HM
78 Massachusetts, Franklin County, Deerfield — Home of Joseph Stebbins
On Old Main St, 0.2 miles north of Albany Rd, on the left when traveling north.
Home of Joseph Stebbins Born 1749 Died 1816 Lover of Liberty And Servant of His Country __________ Lieutenant of Minute Men Who Marched on the Lexington Alarm Captain at the Battle of Bunker Hill Fought at Stillwater . . . Map (db m141334) WM
79 Massachusetts, Franklin County, Deerfield — Liberty Pole
On Old Main Street north of Academy Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Planted here by the patriots July 29, 1774Map (db m230729) HM
80 Massachusetts, Hampden County, Blandford — MA-5 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail
On Otis Stage Road (Massachusetts Route 23) at N Blandford Road, on the left when traveling east on Otis Stage Road.
Through this place passed General Henry Knox in the winter of 1775 – 1776 to deliver to General George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston. Erected by the . . . Map (db m24011) HM
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81 Massachusetts, Hampden County, Holland — Benjamin Church
On Sturbridge Road at E Brimfield Road, on the right when traveling east on Sturbridge Road.
In memory of Benjamin Church 1756-1832 Soldier of the American Revolution served in General Lee’s Life Guard, 1775 General Artemus Ward’s Life Guard and Captain Burbank’s Artillery, 1776 General Washington’s Life Guard, 1776 Took . . . Map (db m106285) HM WM
82 Massachusetts, Hampden County, Palmer — MA-11 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail
On Wilbraham Street (U.S. 20) at Main Street (Massachusetts Route 181), on the left when traveling east on Wilbraham Street.
Through this place passed General Henry Knox in the winter of 1775 – 1776 to deliver to General George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston. Erected by the . . . Map (db m24016) HM
83 Massachusetts, Hampden County, Palmer — Washington Park
On Wilbraham Street (U.S. 20), on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated by Wright Wire Company, 1919, to its employees and their families, for their recreation and pleasure. George Washington, Father of his country – first President of the United States – traveled over this spot in June 1775 on . . . Map (db m24388) HM
84 Massachusetts, Hampden County, Russell — MA-6 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail
On General Knox Road at South Quarter Road, on the right when traveling south on General Knox Road.
Through this place passed General Henry Knox in the winter of 1775 – 1776 to deliver to General George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston. Erected by the . . . Map (db m24010) HM
85 Massachusetts, Hampden County, Springfield — MA-9 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail
On State Street, on the right when traveling south.
Through this Place Passed General Henry Knox In the Winter of 1775 - 1776 To Deliver To General George Washington At Cambridge The Train of Artillery From Fort Ticonderoga Used To Force the British Army To Evacuate . . . Map (db m23756) HM
86 Massachusetts, Hampden County, West Springfield — MA-8 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail
On Park Avenue (Massachusetts Route 20) at Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Park Avenue.
Through this place passed General Henry Knox in the winter of 1775 – 1776 to deliver to General George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston. Erected by the . . . Map (db m24008) HM
87 Massachusetts, Hampden County, West Springfield — Hessian Encampment
On Park Avenue (Massachusetts Route 20) at Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Park Avenue.
Here encamped Oct. 30 and 31, 1777, Gen. Riedesel and his Hessian soldiers on their way to Boston after Burgoyne’s surrender at Saratoga.Map (db m24075) HM
88 Massachusetts, Hampden County, Westfield — MA-7 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail
On Main Street (U.S. 20) at U.S. 202, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Through this Place Passed General Henry Knox In the Winter of 1775 - 1776 To Deliver To General George Washington At Cambridge The Train of Artillery From Fort Ticonderoga Used To Force the British Army To Evacuate . . . Map (db m23754) HM WM
89 Massachusetts, Hampden County, Westfield — Lieut. Richard Falley
On Court Street (U.S. 202) at Holland Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Court Street.
A friend of Liberty and his country Soldier in the American Revolution Armorer to the 18th Mass. regiment Built armory at Mt. Tekoa circa 1765 Made muskets for the patriot cause This was the site of his home and blacksmith shop circa 1764 to 1783 . . . Map (db m24077) HM
90 Massachusetts, Hampden County, Wilbraham — MA-10 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail
On Boston Road (U.S. 20) near Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Through this place passed General Henry Knox in the winter of 1775 – 1776 to deliver to General George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston. Erected by the . . . Map (db m24014) HM
91 Massachusetts, Hampshire County, Northampton — Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski
Near Main Street (Massachusetts Route 10) at Masonic Street, on the right when traveling east.
To perpetuate the memory of Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski an American Revolutionary War Hero, who, from wounds received at the siege of Savannah, Georgia, died on October eleventh, 1779. This memorial is erected in testimony of . . . Map (db m138431) WM
92 Massachusetts, Hampshire County, Northampton — Pulaski
On Main Street near Masonic Street, on the left when traveling west.
To perpetuate the memory of Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski, an American Revolutionary War hero, who, from wounds received at the Siege of Savannah, Georgia, died on October eleventh, 1779. This memorial is erected in testimony of respect by . . . Map (db m194943) HM
93 Massachusetts, Hampshire County, Northampton — Pulaski Park
Near Main Street (Massachusetts Route 10) at Masonic Street, on the right when traveling east.
During the late 18th century, the site of Pulaski Park was used extensively for public auctions and as a congregating place for horse traders. Public announcements were made there, and tradition has it that news of the British attack on Lexington . . . Map (db m138434) HM WM
94 Massachusetts, Hampshire County, Worthington — General LaFayette
On Huntington Road (Massachusetts Route 112) at Buffington Hill Road, on the right when traveling south on Huntington Road.
General LaFayette, friend of America in its struggle for liberty, visited Worthington June 13, 1825. Was a guest overnight at the tavern then located on this site.Map (db m155524) HM
95 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Arlington — Cooper’s Tavern
On Massachusetts Avenue (U.S. 3) at Medford Street, on the right when traveling west on Massachusetts Avenue.
Here stood Cooper’s Tavern, in which Jabez Wyman and Jason Winship were killed by the British April 19, 1775.Map (db m18137) HM
96 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Arlington — House of John Cutter
On Massachusetts Ave at Mill St, on the right when traveling west on Massachusetts Ave.
Site of the house of John Cutter. Set on fire during the British retreat, April 19, 1775.Map (db m18140) HM
97 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Arlington — Jason Russell House1630 – 1930
On Jason Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built by Martha, widow of William Russell, about 1680. Occupied until 1890 by her descendants, of whom Jason Russell lost his life in the conflict of April 19, 1775.Map (db m43052) HM
98 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Arlington — Old Men of Menotomy
On Massachusetts Avenue (U.S. 3) at Pleasant Street (Massachusetts Route 60), on the right when traveling east on Massachusetts Avenue.
At this spot on April 19, 1775 the Old Men of Menotomy captured a convoy of eighteen soldiers with supplies on its way to join the British at Lexington.Map (db m18138) HM
99 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Arlington — Samuel Whittemore
On Massachusetts Avenue (U.S. 3) at Mystic Street (Massachusetts Route 60), on the right when traveling west on Massachusetts Avenue.
Near this spot Samuel Whittemore, then 80 years old, killed three British soldiers April 19, 1775. He was shot, bayoneted, beaten and left for dead, but recovered and lived to be 98 years of age.Map (db m18142) HM
100 Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Arlington — The Foot of the Rocks
On Massachusetts Avenue at Lowell Street, on the right when traveling west on Massachusetts Avenue.
1635 Menotomy 1807 West Cambridge 1867 Arlington This park is dedicated by the people of Arlington to the memory of Colonial Minutemen and British soldiers who met here in the first great battle of the Revolutionary War. British troops in retreat . . . Map (db m18613) HM

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