Plymouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
John Sparke House
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018
1. John Sparke House Marker
14 New Street
John Sparke of Plymouth
Sailed With John Hawkins
On His 1564 Voyage
To the West Indies
and was
The First Englishman To
Write Descriptions of Both
The Potato and Tobacco
Later He Settled in Plymouth
As a Merchant,
Building This Street
About 1584
and was
Mayor of Pymouth in 1592
Tamar Housing Society
Main Contractor
Cooper Construction 1989
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 50° 22.018′ N, 4° 8.129′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, England. It is at the intersection of New Street and Stokes Lane, on the right when traveling west on New Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plymouth, England PL1 2NE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South West England. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pilgrims (within shouting distance of this marker); John Collier (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Settlement of New Plymouth
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018
2. John Sparke House Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018
3. John Sparke House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 536 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
