Lexington, Colonial town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, US.
Description
Lexington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, that spreads over several residential areas, commercial streets and green spaces. At the center lies Battle Green, an open square surrounded by low brick buildings, shops and manicured lawns.
History
The first armed clash between British troops and American militia took place here on the morning of April 19, 1775. This confrontation triggered the start of the American War of Independence.
Culture
The town center sits around Battle Green, a triangular grass plot where pedestrians cross on paved paths or sit on benches beneath old elms. Families and school groups tour the old buildings, whose interiors hold furniture and objects from the 18th century.
Practical
The town sits roughly 11 miles (18 km) northwest of Boston and can be reached easily by road. Visitors exploring the core on foot will find parking lots near Battle Green and public restrooms nearby.
Did you know?
Alongside the memorials, the town houses companies that manufacture optical instruments, camera systems and vacuum pumps. These firms often work closely with nearby research centers and employ local technicians and engineers.
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