On Massachusetts Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Sacred to Liberty & the Rights of mankind!!! The Freedom & Independence of America, Sealed and defended with the blood of her sons. This Monument is erected by the inhabitants of Lexington, under the patronage & at the expense of the Commonwealth . . . — — Map (db m42586) HM
On Bedford Street at Massachusetts Ave (Massachusetts Route 4), on the right when traveling north on Bedford Street.
has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States U.S. Department . . . — — Map (db m18457) HM
On Bedford Street (Massachusetts Route 225) at Massachusetts Ave (Massachusetts Route 4), on the right when traveling north on Bedford Street.
In 1714, Lexington selectmen gave John Muzzey permission to keep a “Publique House of Entertainment.” On Sundays townspeople came here for a hot flip and a warm fire after sitting for hours in the unheated church. John Buckman owned . . . — — Map (db m18482) HM
On Harrington Road, on the right when traveling east.
In 1642, 11 men were proprietors of land grants in Lexington, using their land here for farming or holding it for speculation while living in Cambridge. By 1682, about 30 families lived in Lexington, then known as Cambridge Farms. Disliking the long . . . — — Map (db m18481) HM
On Harrington Road at Bedford Street (Massachusetts Route 225), on the right when traveling west on Harrington Road.
This building was constructed in 1822 to house the Lexington Academy, a private school. In 1839, Horace Mann, Secretary to the Massachusetts Board of Education, persuaded the state to establish the nation's first normal schools, or teachers' . . . — — Map (db m198019) HM
On Hancock Street, on the left when traveling north.
has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States U.S. Department . . . — — Map (db m48421) HM
On Massachusetts Ave (Massachusetts Route 4), on the right when traveling west.
has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States U.S. Department . . . — — Map (db m18458) HM
On Massachusetts Ave (Massachusetts Route 4), on the right when traveling west.
Site of the first three Meeting Houses in Lexington I Built 1692, when the town was a parish of Cambridge: II Built 1713, on the Incorporation of Lexington: III Built 1794: Burned, 1846. This spot is thus identified with the town’s history for 50 . . . — — Map (db m18485) HM
On Bedford Street (Massachusetts Route 225) at Massachusetts Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Bedford Street.
Marker contains no text other than identifying the sculpture's benefactor:
The bequest
of
Francis Brown Hayes
to
the town of Lexington — — Map (db m23942) HM
Near Bedford Street (Massachusetts Route 225) at Massachusetts Ave (Massachusetts Route 4), on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the memory of those who served aboard a ship named Lexington ----------------- April 18, 1988 ----------------- The Lexington Lions Club U.S.S. Lexington CV-16 Association 1st Lexington 16 Gun Brigantine Originally the merchantman . . . — — Map (db m18634) HM
On Bedford Street (State Highway 4) at Massachusets Avenue on Bedford Street.
Line of the Minutemen
April 19, 1775
Stand your ground
Don't fire unless fired upon
But if they mean to have a war
let it begin here.
Captain Parker — — Map (db m83766) HM
On Bedford Street (Massachusetts Route 225) at Massachusetts Ave (Massachusetts Route 4), on the right when traveling north on Bedford Street.
These men gave everything dear in life, yea and life itself in support of the common cause. Back of Monument: Memorial to the Lexington Minute Men who were on the Green in the early morning engagement April 19, 1775 Capt. John Parker • Lt. . . . — — Map (db m18631) HM
On Clarke Street, on the left when traveling north.
This belfry was erected on this hill in 1761 and removed to the Common in 1768. In it was hung the bell which rung out the alarm on the 19th of April 1775. In 1797 it was removed to the Parker Homestead in the south part of the town. In 1891 it . . . — — Map (db m18483) HM
On Bedford Street (Massachusetts Route 225) at Massachusetts Ave (Massachusetts Route 4), on the right when traveling north on Bedford Street.
In Honor of Prince Estabrook Prince Estabrook was a slave who lived in Lexington. At dawn on April, 19, 1775, he was one of the Lexington Minute Men awaiting the arrival of the British Regulars at the Buckman Tavern. In the battle which followed, . . . — — Map (db m30085) HM
On Hancock Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Hancock – Clarke House - Preserved from destruction in 1890 - stands as a memorial to Rev. Carleton A. Staples through whose personal efforts the building was saved and moved to this spot Instrumental in forming the Lexington . . . — — Map (db m19577) HM
On Harrington Road, on the right when traveling east.
The battle fought on the Lexington Common between the British and the Americans on April 19, 1775 was one of the first great events of the American Revolution. But for a century afterwards, residents paid no particular attention to their town . . . — — Map (db m18480) HM
On Massachusetts Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
The Site of The Old Belfry from which the alarm was rung April 19, 1775 This Tablet was erected by the Lexington Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1910 — — Map (db m18454) HM
On Massachusetts Ave (Massachusetts Route 4), on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated as the permanent memorial of the 200th Anniversary of The Battle of Lexington April 19, 1775 First armed conflict of the American Revolution. Lexington Bicentennial Corporation 1976 Right Marker: This flag of the United States of . . . — — Map (db m18460) HM
