Minuteman Statue
historic site
sculpture by Henry Hudson Kitson
Dates from 1900.
Wikidata Q16509689, matched on coordinates and name (8 m apart).
- Access
- Yes
- Inscription
- “Stand your ground. Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.”
- On the Battle Road Scenic BywayNational
- 10.8 mi off the Revolutionary Heritage BywayNational
- 25.0 mi off the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway
- 27.8 mi off the The Apple Way of Londonderry
Overlooks nearby
- Skywalk Observatory · 10 mi
- Sunset Ledge · 27 mi
- Eagle Rock · 29 mi
- Wildlife Viewing Platform · 29 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:49 | 18:20 | 18:57 |
| June solstice | 05:09 | 19:44 | 20:26 |
| September equinox | 06:33 | 18:07 | 18:44 |
| December solstice | 07:12 | 15:30 | 16:16 |
Local time (America/New_York).
42.44893, -71.23012
Elevation 68 m (modelled from terrain)