Lexington Battle Green

The Lexington Battle Green, also known as Lexington Common, is the historic town common of , United States. It was at this site that the opening shots of the Battles of Lexington and Concord were fired on April 19, 1775, starting the American Revolutionary War.
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  • Type: Park
  • Description: town common and battle site in Massachusetts, USA
  • Also known as: “Battle Green”, “Lexington Common”, and “Lexington Green”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Buckman Tavern and Hancock United Church of Christ.

Museum
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is a historic American Revolutionary War site associated with the revolution's first battle, the 1775 Battle of Lexington and Concord. It is located on the Battle Green in , and operated as a museum by the Lexington Historical Society.

Church
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Library
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The is the main branch of the public library in . It is located at 1874 Massachusetts Avenue in the town center.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lexington and Munroe station.

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is a northwestern suburb of in . The Green is where the first shot of the American Revolution was fired and the first blood shed, and is known as "the Birthplace of American Liberty".

Neighborhood
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was a commuter rail station in the Munroe Hill neighbourhood of , serving the Lexington Branch of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Commuter Rail system. The depot was located near .

Neighborhood
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The is a small historic district within the Arlington Heights neighborhood of the town of . The district features three houses that are in a transitional style between Federal and Greek Revival styles, dating from the 1830s. is situated 3½ miles southeast of Lexington Battle Green.

Lexington Battle Green

Latitude
42.44945° or 42° 26′ 58″ north
Longitude
-71.23097° or 71° 13′ 52″ west
Elevation
223 feet (68 metres)
Open location code
87JCCQX9+QJ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 29819083
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
leisure=­park
Geo­Names ID
4941936
Wiki­data ID
Q4257679
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Spanish—“Lexington Battle Green” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Fuller Heights and North Lexington.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Burial Ground and Marret and Nathan Munroe House.

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