"Route of William Dawes" Waymark

Long Description:
Sitting in a traffic island north of Harvard Square is this plaque, mounted in a pedestal. Set in the concrete in front of it are bronze horse hoofprints, recalling the ride William Dawes took one April night in 1775, to warn Bay Colonists that the British were marching on their towns. The marker was sponsored by the descendants of William Dawes, and sits amongst numerous other placards detailing the history of the area. The marker reads:

"Past this place at midnight, April 18-19, 1775, rode at the gallop William Dawes, member of the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company and first rider to alert the Minutemen that the British were marching on Lexington and Concord."

The plaque also contains a map of William Dawes's ride, including the spot where he was ambushed.

Agency Responsible for Placement: Cambridge Historical Commission Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed Year Placed: Not listed County: Middlesex City/Town Name: Cambridge Web Address: Relevant Web Site

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