Huzzah! for "Old Ironsides" Marker

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Marblehead in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Huzzah! for "Old Ironsides"

By Michael Herrick, September 27, 2010

1. Huzzah! for "Old Ironsides" Marker

Inscription. Huzzah! For "Old Ironsides"
Marblehead citizens have embraced
USS Constitution
on three historic visits:

3 April 1814 when beneath the guns of Fort Sewall she found refuge from an overwhelming British force

29-31 July 1931 when under tow on the nationwide pennies campaign tour to assure her preservation

20-21 July 1997 when during her Bicentennial she sailed from Boston and moored here to the cheers of thousands

A safe and welcoming harbor

Location. 42° 30.489′ N, 70° 50.502′ W. Marker is in Marblehead, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Front Street and Fort Sewall Terrace, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Located in Fort Sewall. Marker is in this post office area: Marblehead MA 01945, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gen. Casimir Pulaski (here, next to this marker); Fort Sewall (a few steps from this marker); Fort Sewall Site Plan (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Sewall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Sewall (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Agnes Surriage Well (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bailey's Head (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Burial Hill (approx. ¼ mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Marblehead.

By Michael Herrick, September 27, 2010

2. Huzzah! for "Old Ironsides" Marker

The Huzzah! for "Old Ironsides" marker is on the left. On the right is the Gen. Casimir Pulaski marker. Beyond is Marblehead Harbor and Marblehead Light.

Also see . . . Official website of USS Constitution. (Submitted on October 5, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

By Michael Herrick, September 27, 2010

3. Huzzah! for "Old Ironsides" Marker

The marker is at the base of the flagpole

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 5, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 289 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.