National Historical Park · Massachusetts, United States
Minute Man National Historical Park
Minute Man National Historical Park is a national historical park in Massachusetts, United States, covering 1,028 acres (416 ha), established in 1959.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Massachusetts, United States |
| Area | 1,028 acres (416 ha) |
| Established | 1959 |
| Coordinates | 42.4531° N, 71.2986° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Minute Man National Historical Park
Minute Man National Historical Park is a National Historical Park commemorating the opening battle in the American Revolutionary War, located in and around the Massachusetts towns of Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord. It includes the Old North Bridge, where the Battle of Concord began on April 19, 1775, and the Wayside, home in turn to three noted American authors. Operated under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service, the park protects 970 acres (392.5 ha).
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 16.1 miles away
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 50.7 miles away
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 79.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Minute Man National Historical Park?
Minute Man National Historical Park is in Massachusetts, United States (42.4531° N, 71.2986° W).
When was Minute Man National Historical Park established?
Minute Man National Historical Park was established in 1959, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Minute Man National Historical Park?
Minute Man National Historical Park covers 1,028 acres (416 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minute_Man_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/mima/ — Official park page.