MA, USA
Major John Buttrick Memorial
Monument
Marker honoring Major Buttrick, who reportedly gave the order "Fire, fellow soldiers! For God's sake, fire!" at the North Bridge.
What Happened Here
The exact words of Buttrick's command are debated by historians, but he was clearly the officer who initiated the colonial return fire that marked the first organized American military resistance.
Visiting Today
Address
North Bridge, Concord, MA 01742
Hours
Open daily
Admission
Free
Accessibility
Adjacent to main path.
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