Concord Monument Square-Lexington Road Historic District
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Concord Monument Square-Lexington Road Historic District is an historic district
on MA 2A in Concord, Massachusetts
. The square was laid out in 1635.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1977. It may include Ralph Waldo Emerson House
and Wright's Tavern
, which are both separately listed on the National Register and are both National Historic Landmarks, as well.
Historic district
A historic district or heritage district is a section of a city which contains older buildings considered valuable for historical or architectural reasons. In some countries, historic districts receive legal protection from development....
on MA 2A in Concord, Massachusetts
Concord, Massachusetts
Concord is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 17,668. Although a small town, Concord is noted for its leading roles in American history and literature.-History:...
. The square was laid out in 1635.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1977. It may include Ralph Waldo Emerson House
Ralph Waldo Emerson House
The Ralph Waldo Emerson House is a house museum located at 28 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, Massachusetts, and a National Historic Landmark for its associations with American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson. The museum is open mid-April to mid-October; an admission fee is charged.-History:The house...
and Wright's Tavern
Wright's Tavern
Wright's Tavern is a historic tavern located in the center of Concord, Massachusetts. It is now a National Historic Landmark owned by the Society of the First Parish, Concord, with important associations with the Battle of Lexington and Concord at the start of the American Revolution.Wright's...
, which are both separately listed on the National Register and are both National Historic Landmarks, as well.