Marlborough in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

The John Brown Bell

Photographed by Bryan Simmons, June 2012

1. The John Brown Bell Marker

Inscription.
Symbol of a nation's efforts to obtain freedom and equality for it's people
The John Brown Bell owned, and placed here, John A. Rawlins Building Association, acting in behalf of Akroyd Houde Post 132, the American legion, with the co-operation and assistance of the Marlboro chamber of commerce, in tribute to the men of Co. I, 13th Massachusetts Volunteer militia. May their ideals, and achievements serve to remind us that freedom with equality is the promise to all men, everywhere fulfilled. Only when a nation stands united though the mutual understanding, respect, and determination of all it's people.

Erected 1968 by American Legion.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list.

Location. 42° 20.846′ N, 71° 32.729′ W. Memorial is in Marlborough, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is on Main Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Marlborough MA 01752, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Boston.

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: A different marker also named The John Brown Bell (a few steps from this marker); The East Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Boyd – Father of the City & The Boyd & Corey Shoe Factory (within shouting distance of this marker); The Saga of Tory Henry Barnes

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Church & The Birthplace of Crystal Catherine Eastman (about 300 feet away); The Great Shoe Strike (about 500 feet away); William Dawes – The “Other Rider” (about 500 feet away); Marlborough Trolley System (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marlborough.

Also see . . .
1. About John Brown. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 16, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts.)

2. The Taking of the John Brown Bell. The Marlborough Historical Society slideshow (Submitted on October 26, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

The John Brown Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bryan Simmons, June 2012

2. The John Brown Bell

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2012. This page has been viewed 1,258 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on August 20, 2020, by Carl Scott Zimmerman of Kirkwood, Missouri. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.