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<br />Battle Green In the first skirmish of the Revolutionary War, 80
<br />colonists faced 800 British regulars here on April 19, 1775.
<br />Simonds Tavern (1802-1828) (311 Bedford SL; private) One
<br />of 12 taverns that served drovers bringing cattle and goods from
<br />Vermont and New Hampshire.
<br />Hancock -Clarke House (36 Hancock St.) Paul Revere
<br />stopped here on April 18, 1775, to warn Adams and Hancock.
<br />First Normal School (1 Hancock St.) First Normal School in
<br />the US (1839): now the Masonic Temple.
<br />0 Jonathan Harrington House (1 Harrington Rd.'. private)
<br />Harrington, wounded on the Green, died near his doorstep.
<br />Buckman Tavern (1 Bedford St.) Lexington's oldest tavern
<br />(1710); the Lexington militia gathered here on April 19, 1775.
<br />, Visitor Center (1875 Mass. Ave.) Serves over 100,000 visitors
<br />annually; displays a diorama of the Battle of Lexington, and the
<br />U.S.S Lexington memorial.
<br />Marrett & Nathan Munroe House (1906 Mass. Ave., private)
<br />Nathan Munroe answered the call to arms on April 19, 1775.
<br />The Old Belfry (Mass. Ave. & Clarke St.) Stood on the Green
<br />frorn 1767 to 1797. Its bell sounded the alarrn on April 19, 1775.
<br />0 Cary Memorial Library (1874 Mass. Ave.) The library houses
<br />over 250,000 volumes, materials on the area and the Revolution,
<br />and many works of art.
<br />(€ Lexington Depot (1846) (13 Depot Square) One of the last
<br />surviving train shed depots in New England.
<br />Post Office Mural (1661 Mass. Ave.) In 1939 Lexington
<br />resident A. L. Ripley painted this scene of April 19, 1775.
<br />Cary Memorial Building (1605 Mass. Ave.) Colonial Revival
<br />building; gift of Susanna Cary and Elizabeth Cary Farnham in
<br />memory of their father, Isaac Harris Cary (1803-1881).
<br />Mead House (1505 Mass. Ave.; private) Home of Matthew
<br />Mead in 1775; became a hotel, the Russell House, in 1882,
<br />Resources
<br />The information from these organizations' websites will enhance
<br />your outdoor experience in Lexington!
<br />acrosslexington.org - ACROSS Lexington is a network of
<br />pedestrian and bicycle routes through open space and town
<br />streets that link many parts of the town.
<br />landlockedforest.com - Burlington Landlocked Forest is a
<br />250 -acre parcel of forest land in Burlington that borders Lexington.
<br />It offers 13 miles of trails.
<br />lexingtonma.gov/conservation/coniand.cfm - Lexington has
<br />1300+ acres of conservation land. This link will take you to maps
<br />of the 26 conservation parcels.
<br />folb.net - The Friends of Lexington Bikeways (FoLB) promotes and
<br />supports bicycling and the shared use of bicycle routes, including
<br />the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway, in and around Lexington.
<br />arlington202O.org/reservoir/ -The Reservoir Committee of
<br />Arlington's Vision 2020 Environmental Task Group is dedicated to
<br />the preservation and enhancement of the Arlington Reservoir.
<br />In Memoriam: Rick Abrams (1956-2014) was a founding member of the
<br />Greenways Corridor Committee, and an enthusiastic and dedicated
<br />advocate of ACROSS Lexington and the health benefits of walking.
<br />Donations to support ACROSS Lexington are welcome and maybe sent to
<br />ACROSS Lexington Trust Fund
<br />Town of Lexington
<br />1625 Massachusetts Ave.
<br />Lexington, MA 02420
<br />Please make checks out to Town of Lexington, and write Rick Abrams
<br />ACROSS Lexington Trust Fund on the memo line.
<br />Thanks to Laurel Smith - design and layout; Rick Abrams, Peggy Enders,
<br />Eileen Entin, Dorothea Osborne, Ruth Rose, Sam Doran, Charles Hornig,
<br />Stew Kennedy, Keith Ohmart - Contributors; Mike Tabaczynski - GIS;
<br />Damian Strohmeyer - cover photo; Lexington Historical Society, Lexington
<br />Historical Commission - historic map and text; Town of Lexington - financial
<br />and technical support; Northwestern Suburban Health Allianr_e/CHNA 15,
<br />the Rick Abrams ACROSS Lexington Trust Fund - financial support; David
<br />Ticks and mosquitos in the Lexington area may carry
<br />IVharmful diseases. Know your risk and stay informed!
<br />Visit wwwJexingtonma.gov/health.cfm (click on
<br />P„ bb,H� Lexington's Public Health Division) or
<br />"` wvvw.mass.gov/MosquitosAndTicks.
<br />tourlexington.us - Events, dining, lodging, and getting around
<br />in Lexington.
<br />everybodywalk.org -This site is loaded with helpful information
<br />about the health and other benefits of walking and being active.
<br />massbike.org - This is the leading bicycle advocacy organization
<br />in Massachusetts and is an excellent bike safety resource.
<br />foagm.org - The Friends of Arlington's Great Meadows is
<br />dedicated to the protection and stewardship of the 183 -acre
<br />Arlington's Great Meadows, located in the Town of Lexington.
<br />lexfarri - Lexington Community Farm is a community-based
<br />farm located on the Town of Lexington's Busa Farm property. The
<br />farm offers CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) memberships,
<br />hands-on education, food donation programs, and volunteer
<br />opportunities to the community.
<br />John Mulliken House (1377 Mass. Ave.; private) Built in Bowman Tavern (837 Mass. Ave.; private) Run as a tavern
<br />1776 on the foundation of the Raymond Tavern; contains some of (1820-1840), serving teamsters and farmers driving sheep,
<br />the tavern's original timbers. turkeys, and cattle to the slaughterhouses in Brighton.
<br />Mason House (1303 Mass. Ave.; private) The tanner John
<br />Mason was one of the 11 original buyers of the Green in 1711
<br />from Benjamin Muzzey.
<br />Munroe Tavern (1332 Mass. Ave.) Occupied by British Gen
<br />Percy and his reinforcements on the afternoon of April 19, 1775.
<br />0 Robbins House (1716) (1295 Mass. Ave.; private) Said to
<br />have been part of the Underground Railroad during anti -slavery
<br />days and the Civil War.
<br />Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library (Rte. 2A at
<br />Marrett Rd.) Built in 1975, the museum houses exhibits on
<br />America's Masonic history and culture.
<br />Jonathan Harrington House (955 Mass. Ave.'. private)
<br />Harrington, a fifer in Capt. Parker's Minute Men, was the last
<br />survivor of the Battle of Lexington.
<br />Follen Church (1839) (755 Mass. Ave.) Designed by its then
<br />minister, Charles Fallen, a German immigrant said to have brought
<br />the Christmas tree tradition to New England.
<br />Q The Stone Building (735 Mass. Ave.) Built as a lyceum
<br />(1833); hosted debates by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Theodore
<br />Parker, Charles Sumner, Wendell Phillips, Josiah Quincy, Jr., John
<br />C. Park, and possibly Henry David Thoreau.
<br />ED The Brick Store (703 Mass. Ave.. private) One of Lexington's
<br />first brick structures (1828); served as a general store, post office,
<br />lecture hall, and branch library.
<br />40 Four points of interest shown in black are not listed here. For
<br />the complete document go to acrosslexington.org/historic.
<br />-AboutA- ==s gton
<br />ACROSS LEXINGTON (Accessing Conservation land, Recreation
<br />areas, Open space, Schools, and Streets) is a project of the Green-
<br />F,.
<br />ways Corridor Committee, appointed by the Lexington Board of
<br />Selectmen to develop a 40 -mile network of marked routes throughout
<br />the town for the use of walkers, runners, and trail bikers. Four routes
<br />totaling over 17 miles have been completed to date.
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<br />One of the single best things you can do for your health is to get
<br />moving. According to numerous studies, walking, running, or biking
<br />30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, significantly reduces problems
<br />associated with diabetes and blood pressure, builds muscle tone,
<br />and helps fight depression.
<br />This brochure includes a wealth of information to start you
<br />exploring the natural wanders and historic pathways of Lexington.
<br />So get on your feet, enjoy the outdoors, and start living better!
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<br />Marrett & Nathan Munroe House (1906 Mass. Ave., private)
<br />Nathan Munroe answered the call to arms on April 19, 1775.
<br />The Old Belfry (Mass. Ave. & Clarke St.) Stood on the Green
<br />frorn 1767 to 1797. Its bell sounded the alarrn on April 19, 1775.
<br />0 Cary Memorial Library (1874 Mass. Ave.) The library houses
<br />over 250,000 volumes, materials on the area and the Revolution,
<br />and many works of art.
<br />(€ Lexington Depot (1846) (13 Depot Square) One of the last
<br />surviving train shed depots in New England.
<br />Post Office Mural (1661 Mass. Ave.) In 1939 Lexington
<br />resident A. L. Ripley painted this scene of April 19, 1775.
<br />Cary Memorial Building (1605 Mass. Ave.) Colonial Revival
<br />building; gift of Susanna Cary and Elizabeth Cary Farnham in
<br />memory of their father, Isaac Harris Cary (1803-1881).
<br />Mead House (1505 Mass. Ave.; private) Home of Matthew
<br />Mead in 1775; became a hotel, the Russell House, in 1882,
<br />Resources
<br />The information from these organizations' websites will enhance
<br />your outdoor experience in Lexington!
<br />acrosslexington.org - ACROSS Lexington is a network of
<br />pedestrian and bicycle routes through open space and town
<br />streets that link many parts of the town.
<br />landlockedforest.com - Burlington Landlocked Forest is a
<br />250 -acre parcel of forest land in Burlington that borders Lexington.
<br />It offers 13 miles of trails.
<br />lexingtonma.gov/conservation/coniand.cfm - Lexington has
<br />1300+ acres of conservation land. This link will take you to maps
<br />of the 26 conservation parcels.
<br />folb.net - The Friends of Lexington Bikeways (FoLB) promotes and
<br />supports bicycling and the shared use of bicycle routes, including
<br />the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway, in and around Lexington.
<br />arlington202O.org/reservoir/ -The Reservoir Committee of
<br />Arlington's Vision 2020 Environmental Task Group is dedicated to
<br />the preservation and enhancement of the Arlington Reservoir.
<br />In Memoriam: Rick Abrams (1956-2014) was a founding member of the
<br />Greenways Corridor Committee, and an enthusiastic and dedicated
<br />advocate of ACROSS Lexington and the health benefits of walking.
<br />Donations to support ACROSS Lexington are welcome and maybe sent to
<br />ACROSS Lexington Trust Fund
<br />Town of Lexington
<br />1625 Massachusetts Ave.
<br />Lexington, MA 02420
<br />Please make checks out to Town of Lexington, and write Rick Abrams
<br />ACROSS Lexington Trust Fund on the memo line.
<br />Thanks to Laurel Smith - design and layout; Rick Abrams, Peggy Enders,
<br />Eileen Entin, Dorothea Osborne, Ruth Rose, Sam Doran, Charles Hornig,
<br />Stew Kennedy, Keith Ohmart - Contributors; Mike Tabaczynski - GIS;
<br />Damian Strohmeyer - cover photo; Lexington Historical Society, Lexington
<br />Historical Commission - historic map and text; Town of Lexington - financial
<br />and technical support; Northwestern Suburban Health Allianr_e/CHNA 15,
<br />the Rick Abrams ACROSS Lexington Trust Fund - financial support; David
<br />Ticks and mosquitos in the Lexington area may carry
<br />IVharmful diseases. Know your risk and stay informed!
<br />Visit wwwJexingtonma.gov/health.cfm (click on
<br />P„ bb,H� Lexington's Public Health Division) or
<br />"` wvvw.mass.gov/MosquitosAndTicks.
<br />tourlexington.us - Events, dining, lodging, and getting around
<br />in Lexington.
<br />everybodywalk.org -This site is loaded with helpful information
<br />about the health and other benefits of walking and being active.
<br />massbike.org - This is the leading bicycle advocacy organization
<br />in Massachusetts and is an excellent bike safety resource.
<br />foagm.org - The Friends of Arlington's Great Meadows is
<br />dedicated to the protection and stewardship of the 183 -acre
<br />Arlington's Great Meadows, located in the Town of Lexington.
<br />lexfarri - Lexington Community Farm is a community-based
<br />farm located on the Town of Lexington's Busa Farm property. The
<br />farm offers CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) memberships,
<br />hands-on education, food donation programs, and volunteer
<br />opportunities to the community.
<br />John Mulliken House (1377 Mass. Ave.; private) Built in Bowman Tavern (837 Mass. Ave.; private) Run as a tavern
<br />1776 on the foundation of the Raymond Tavern; contains some of (1820-1840), serving teamsters and farmers driving sheep,
<br />the tavern's original timbers. turkeys, and cattle to the slaughterhouses in Brighton.
<br />Mason House (1303 Mass. Ave.; private) The tanner John
<br />Mason was one of the 11 original buyers of the Green in 1711
<br />from Benjamin Muzzey.
<br />Munroe Tavern (1332 Mass. Ave.) Occupied by British Gen
<br />Percy and his reinforcements on the afternoon of April 19, 1775.
<br />0 Robbins House (1716) (1295 Mass. Ave.; private) Said to
<br />have been part of the Underground Railroad during anti -slavery
<br />days and the Civil War.
<br />Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library (Rte. 2A at
<br />Marrett Rd.) Built in 1975, the museum houses exhibits on
<br />America's Masonic history and culture.
<br />Jonathan Harrington House (955 Mass. Ave.'. private)
<br />Harrington, a fifer in Capt. Parker's Minute Men, was the last
<br />survivor of the Battle of Lexington.
<br />Follen Church (1839) (755 Mass. Ave.) Designed by its then
<br />minister, Charles Fallen, a German immigrant said to have brought
<br />the Christmas tree tradition to New England.
<br />Q The Stone Building (735 Mass. Ave.) Built as a lyceum
<br />(1833); hosted debates by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Theodore
<br />Parker, Charles Sumner, Wendell Phillips, Josiah Quincy, Jr., John
<br />C. Park, and possibly Henry David Thoreau.
<br />ED The Brick Store (703 Mass. Ave.. private) One of Lexington's
<br />first brick structures (1828); served as a general store, post office,
<br />lecture hall, and branch library.
<br />40 Four points of interest shown in black are not listed here. For
<br />the complete document go to acrosslexington.org/historic.
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