Quincy in Norfolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
John Hancock Birth Site
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 18, 2018
1. John Hancock Birth Site Marker
stood the dwelling
wherein was born
John Hancock
President of the Congress
of the United States
XII January MDCCXXXVII
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list.
Location. 42° 15.231′ N, 71° 0.361′ W. Marker is in Quincy, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. Marker is at the intersection of Adams Street and Hancock Street, on the right when traveling east on Adams Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Adams Street, Quincy MA 02169, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Adams Academy (here, next to this marker); William Reynolds Dimmock LL.D. (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named John Hancock Birth Site (within shouting distance of this marker); John Adams (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Training Field
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Also see . . .
1. John Hancock Bio. (Submitted on June 19, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. John Hancock. (Submitted on June 19, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 18, 2018
2. John Hancock Birth Site Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
