MA, USA
Samuel Whittemore Site
Monument
A marker commemorates Samuel Whittemore, an 80-year-old farmer who attacked British soldiers with a musket, pistols, and sword during their retreat. Shot, bayoneted, and left for dead, Whittemore survived and lived to age 98. He is officially designated as the Massachusetts State Hero.
What Happened Here
Whittemore was the oldest combatant of April 19, 1775. He reportedly killed one soldier and wounded two others before being overwhelmed.
Visiting Today
Address
Massachusetts Avenue at Mystic Street, Arlington, MA
Admission
Free (roadside marker)
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