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

James Cole

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2017

1. James Cole Marker

Inscription. In memory of
James Cole

Born London, England 1600
Died Plymouth Mass 1692
First settler of Coles Hill 1633
A soldier in Pequot Indian
War 1637

This tablet erected by his descendants
1917

Erected 1917 by Descendants of James Cole.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian.

Location. 41° 57.474′ N, 70° 39.744′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. It is on Water Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located at the top of the stairway up Cole's Hill. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plymouth MA 02360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the South Shore.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker: Massasoit (a few steps from this marker); Plymouth Rock (a few steps from this marker); National Day of Mourning (within shouting distance of this marker); Pilgrim Memorial State Park (within shouting distance of this marker); First Burying Ground of Mayflower Passengers (within shouting distance of this marker); Pilgrim Mother Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome To Mayflower II (within shouting distance of this marker); Gurnet Fortifications (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.

Another marker is no longer nearby. America's Hometown (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2017

2. James Cole Marker

Marker on Cole's Hill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2017

3. Marker on Cole's Hill

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025

4. James Cole Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 845 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 25, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on March 26, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.