Concord, Colonial town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Description
Concord is a historic town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) northwest of Boston. The center sits where the Sudbury and Assabet rivers meet to form the Concord River, surrounded by meadows and woodlands.
History
British troops marched into the town on April 19, 1775, sparking a confrontation at North Bridge that marked the start of the American Revolutionary War. The battle gave the place lasting importance in American history.
Culture
Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Louisa May Alcott made the town a center of literature and philosophy during the 1800s. Their homes still stand today and draw visitors who want to see where these writers lived and worked.
Practical
The MBTA Fitchburg Line serves two stations in the town, offering regular commuter rail connections to Boston. The ride takes under an hour and brings visitors directly to the historic center.
Did you know?
Ephraim Wales Bull developed the Concord grape variety in 1849, launching commercial grape cultivation in the United States. This hardy fruit is still used today for juice and jelly and remains one of the most recognized American grapes.
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Walden Pond
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Gropius House
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Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
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Old North Bridge
976 m
Orchard House
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Minute man
972 m
The Old Manse
897 m
The Wayside
1.4 km
Ralph Waldo Emerson House
532 m
DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park
4.5 km
Col. James Barrett Farm
2.9 km
Concord Museum
698 m
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
2.3 kmEstabrook Woods
3.9 km
Mystic River Reservation
4.8 kmNortheastern Correctional Center
4.1 km
Thoreau-Alcott House
761 m
Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse
3.3 km
Wright's Tavern
38 m
Codman House
5 km
Pest House
1.6 km
Concord Free Public Library
387 m
Reuben Brown House
295 m
Concord Armory
155 m
Damon Mill
5 km
Virginia Road
4.3 km
Woods End Road Historic District
4.1 km
Concord Monument Square-Lexington Road Historic District
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