Virginia Road, historic road
Virginia Road is a historic street in Lincoln, Massachusetts, connecting old houses and farms that span several centuries. It runs from Massachusetts Route 2A in the east to Old Bedford Road in the west, with buildings and terrain that tell stories of early settlement and colonial life.
The road was once the main route between Lexington and Concord, playing a role during the American Revolution, especially on April 19, 1775, when British soldiers were ambushed at a spot called the Bloody Angle. Colonists like Captain William Smith, who built his house in 1692, and the Hartwell family, whose tavern from the 1730s still stands today, settled the area.
Virginia Road carries a name connected to early settlement and the families who shaped the area. Today, visitors walk here to connect with the past and see the old houses and farms that remain as reminders of how people once lived.
The road is easy to explore on foot, with gentle rolling terrain and trees providing shade along the sides. The area is quiet and not heavily trafficked, making it suitable for leisurely walking and sightseeing.
At a spot called Bloody Angle, British soldiers were ambushed during their retreat on April 19, 1775, marking one of the opening moments of the American Revolution. This quiet corner holds one of the most pivotal scenes from a day that changed the nation.
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