Historical Marker
Oliver E. Hazard
Historical marker location:
125 Main St, Leominster, Massachusetts
( Memorial is at the intersection of Main Street (Massachusetts Route 12) and Summer Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.)
1836-1896. 54th Reg. Massachusetts Vols.
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.