First Meeting House in Wrentham Marker

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Wrentham in Norfolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

First Meeting House in Wrentham

By Bryan Simmons, June 7, 2012

1. First Meeting House in Wrentham Marker

Inscription. This stone is the door-step and now marks the site of the first Meeting House in Wrentham erected in 1684 that the people might have a suitable place to attend the worship of God. Here the townsmen held their meetings and to this spot they were summoned in time of danger

Erected 1923 by The Citizens of Wrentham.

Location. 42° 3.997′ N, 71° 19.666′ W. Marker is in Wrentham, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. Marker is at the intersection of South St (U.S. 1A) and East Street, on the left when traveling south on South St. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wrentham MA 02093, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Helen Adams Keller (within shouting distance of this marker); First Wrentham School House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lakeview (approx. 3 miles away); Birthplace of Horace Mann (approx. 3.1 miles away); Foxborough State Hospital Cemetery (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Dorchester School Farm (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Town Lot (approx. 3.7 miles away); Morseville (approx. 3.9 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Wrentham.

By Bryan Simmons, June 7, 2012

2. First Meeting House in Wrentham Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on June 7, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 94 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.