Duxbury in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Shipyard Center
Photographed by Brian Connors, July 4, 2020
1. Shipyard Center Marker
Shipyard Center
1830-1845
Here were located shipyards of Sam L Frazar · Levi Sampson · Ezra Weston · Deacon Geo Loring
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 42° 2.75′ N, 70° 40.302′ W. Marker is in Duxbury, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. It is on River Lane east of Washington Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Duxbury MA 02332, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the South Shore. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. 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 are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Tide Grist Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); Reynolds-Maxwell Garden (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Point School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bumpus Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ezra Weston (approx. 0.4 miles away); Philip Delano (approx. 0.4 miles away); Nathaniel Winsor, Jr. House (approx. half a mile away); Alden House Historic Site (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Duxbury.
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Photographed by Brian Connors, April 7, 2020
2. Shipyard Center Marker
Photographed by Brian Connors, April 7, 2020
3. The nearby Engine House #1
Its small sign reads, "Built 1906 Moved 1908 D.R.H.S"
Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 8, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
