Historical Marker
John Boyle O'Reilly
Historical marker location:
Boston, Massachusetts
( Marker is at the intersection of Boylston Street and Fenway, on the right when traveling east on Boylston Street.)
The famous poem "Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow tells the story of Paul Revere's legendary midnight ride from Boston to Lexington and Concord to warn the colonists of British troop movements. While the poem is a beloved part of American history, it contains many inaccuracies.