Rockport in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
First Settler
1630 - 1930
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 25, 2010
1. First Settler Marker
Here stood the cabin of Richard Tarr founder of the Tarr Family on Cape Ann. He came to Marblehead in 1680, then settled in Sacco, Maine. Driven thence by Indians, he became the first settler of Sandy Bay (Rockport) in 1690.
Erected 1930 by Massachusetts Bay Colony-Tercentenary Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Massachusetts Bay Colony—Tercentenary Commission Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1680.
Location. 42° 39.398′ N, 70° 37.361′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Highland Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rockport MA 01966, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Revolutionary War Unknown Soldiers Grave Marker (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old First Parish Burying Ground (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Pool (approx. 0.2 miles away); The First Settlers of Sandy Bay (approx. ¼ mile away); First Congregational Church of Rockport Steeple Rehabilitation (approx. ¼ mile away); Bear Skin Neck
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Regarding First Settler. Mr. Tarr's decendents are still numerous and present in Rockport, active in civic and political matters.
Also see . . .
1. Original 1930 publication by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Tercentenary Commission Markers. Original 1930 publication by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Tercentenary Commission Markers, commemorating the three hundredth anniversary of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. (Submitted on May 21, 2011, by Russell Chaffee Bixby of Bernardston, Massachusetts.)
2. Sandy Bay Historical Society. Website homepage (Submitted on February 22, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 25, 2010
2. First Settler Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,266 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on October 9, 2011, by Michael Tiernan of Danvers, Massachusetts. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
