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

America’s First Street

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2017

1. America’s First Street Marker

Inscription. America’s first street and site of the home of William Brewster, the Pilgrims’ spiritual leader. Formerly First Street, its name was changed to Leyden Street in honour of the city in the Netherlands that offered refuge to the Pilgrims.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 41° 57.353′ N, 70° 39.823′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. It is at the intersection of Leyden Street and Main Street, on the left when traveling west on Leyden Street. 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,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Brewster House Site (a few steps from this marker); Pilgrim Hopkins Heritage Society (a few steps from this marker); Pilgrim Spring (a few steps from this marker); On This Lot (a few steps from this marker); House of William Bradford (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Samuel Fuller (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of an 1621 House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2017

2. America’s First Street Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025

3. America’s First Street Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025

4. America’s First Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 899 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 25, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on March 16, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.