MA, USA
Cooper Tavern Site
Tavern
Site of another Menotomy tavern where fighting occurred on April 19, 1775. Benjamin and Rachel Cooper owned the establishment, and two men were killed here during the British retreat. The building was demolished in the 19th century.
What Happened Here
Jason Winship and Jabez Wyman were killed at Cooper Tavern. A historic marker indicates the site.
Visiting Today
Address
Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA
Admission
Free (marker only)
Connected Events
Apr 1775
Battle of Menotomy - Main Engagement
Benjamin Locke, Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of Northumberland, Samuel Cook
Apr 1775
Apr 1775
Percy's Relief Column Reaches Menotomy
Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of Northumberland
Apr 1775
Foot of the Rocks Ambush
Thomas Hadley, John Hicks
Apr 1775
Mother Batherick Captures British Soldiers
Experience "Mother" Batherick
Apr 1775
Jason Russell House Attack
Jason Russell, James Miller
Apr 1775
Menotomy Militia Muster on the Alarm
Benjamin Locke, Samuel Cook
Apr 1775
Samuel Whittemore's Stand
Samuel Whittemore
Apr 1775
Menotomy Casualties Tallied
Jason Russell