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MA, USA

Egg Rock

Landmark

Glacial boulder at the confluence of the Sudbury and Assabet rivers marking the founding spot of Concord in 1635.

What Happened Here

While predating the Revolution by 140 years, Egg Rock establishes Concord's deep roots in colonial Massachusetts history. The town's founding generation set patterns of self-governance that persisted to 1775.

Visiting Today

Address

Near Lowell Road, Concord, MA 01742

Hours

Open daily

Admission

Free

Accessibility

Natural terrain; limited accessibility.

Connected Events

Oct 1774
Apr 1775
Concord Hides Its Military Supplies

Colonel James Barrett, Amos Barrett, Dr. Samuel Prescott

Apr 1775
Concord Militia Musters at Wright Tavern

Major John Buttrick, Colonel James Barrett, Amos Barrett, Dr. Samuel Prescott

Apr 1775
Military Supplies Dispersed to Surrounding Farms

Colonel James Barrett, Amos Barrett

Apr 1775
British Expedition Reaches Concord

Lieutenant Colonel Francis Smith, Colonel James Barrett, Amos Barrett

Apr 1775
British Search Barrett Farm

Colonel James Barrett, Amos Barrett

Apr 1775
Battle of North Bridge

Major John Buttrick, Captain Isaac Davis, Amos Barrett, Reverend William Emerson

Apr 1775
Apr 1775
British Retreat Begins

Lieutenant Colonel Francis Smith, Colonel James Barrett, Amos Barrett