On a spring day much like this, in 1775, Watson’s Corner was a scene of chaos and conflict. Watson’s Corner, where Rindge Avenue now meets Massachusetts Avenue, wasn’t just a simple intersection. It was part of a larger area known as Watson’s Plain, owned by descendants of John Watson, who built a house here in the 1660s. Watson’s Corner became a pivotal point during the British retreat from Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. After the battles, British troops retreated towards Boston along what is now Massachusetts Avenue. Patriots, including older men exempt from service, saw a chance to harass the retreating redcoats. At Watson’s Corner, a group of patriots, including John Hicks, Moses Richardson, and Isaac Gardner, hid behind barrels, awaiting the British. They were surprised by a flanking maneuver by the British. Hicks, Richardson, and Gardner were killed in the skirmish. A tragic loss, especially considering their ages and prior contributions to the patriot cause, like their participation in the Boston Tea Party. Even William Marcy, a young man with developmental disabilities who was merely watching the events unfold, was mistakenly shot. Watson’s Corner stands as a testament to the unexpected battles and casualties that occurred during the Revolutionary War. The plaque here commemorates the lives lost on that fateful day. It’s a reminder that even seemingly ordinary places can hold extraordinary stories of courage, sacrifice, and the human cost of war.
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