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

Universalist Society Meeting House

Built in 1834

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 19, 2019

1. Universalist Society Meeting House Marker

Inscription. This building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Erected 1999.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Unitarian Universalism (UUism) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 41° 46.995′ N, 69° 58.646′ W. Marker is in Orleans, Massachusetts, in Barnstable County. It is at the intersection of River Rd and Main St, on the left when traveling north on River Rd. Located on the grounds of the Orleans Historical Society Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 River Rd, Orleans MA 02653, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Massachusetts’ Cape Cod.

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 markers

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are within walking distance of this marker: The Schooner Montclair (a few steps from this marker); Orleans Civil War Monument (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orleans Honor Roll (approx. half a mile away); Orleans War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Academy Place (approx. half a mile away); Orleans Korean War and Vietnam War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); The Incorporation of Orleans (approx. 0.6 miles away); Orleans’ First Resident? (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orleans.

Regarding Universalist Society Meeting House. The Universalist Society Meeting House is now home to the Orleans Historical Society.

Also see . . . Orleans Historical Society. (Submitted on October 28, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 19, 2019

2. Universalist Society Meeting House Marker

Orleans Historical Society image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 19, 2019

3. Orleans Historical Society

Orleans Historical Society Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 19, 2019

4. Orleans Historical Society Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 26, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.