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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
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