Concord in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Henry David Thoreau
Surveyor 1846- 1860
— Point of Beginning —
Photographed By Kimberly Buchheit, July 15, 2018
1. Henry David Thoreau Marker
close up of the plaque mounted on the monument
a fine little blue-slate butterfly fluttered over the chain”
To support his philosophical and scientific endeavors, Henry David Thoreau practiced the profession of surveying to earn a living. He was well respected in Concord for his surveying work and his results have stood the test of time. As he surveyed, he took careful note of the natural world and incorporated his observations into his writing.
Erected 2018 by Surveyors Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 42° 28.121′ N, 71° 18.679′ W. Marker is in Concord, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the Henry David Thoreau Birthplace. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 341 Virginia Road, Concord MA 01742, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Meriam’s Corner (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Meriam’s Corner (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Meriam’s Corner (approx.
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Additional keywords. Surveying
Photographed By Kimberly Buchheit
2. Henry David Thoreau Marker
Photographed By Kimberly Buchheit, July 15, 2018
3. Henry David Thoreau Marker
full view of top of monument, with sundial, plaque and survey point
Photographed By Kimberly Buchheit, July 15, 2018
4. Henry David Thoreau Marker
Thoreau's birthplace, with monument in front
Photographed By Kimberly Buchheit, July 15, 2018
5. Henry David Thoreau Marker
David Ingram and Richard Leu at the site of the new "Point of Beginning" honoring Thoreau at his birthplace.
George F. Parlow (image courtesy of Libary of Congress), circa 1879
6. Henry David Thoreau
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