Braintree in Norfolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Braintree
Photographed by Stephen St. Denis, October 8, 2020
1. Braintree Marker
Looking west towards the Thayer Academy.
This region, settled in 1625, was granted to Boston in 1634 and in 1640 was set off as the town of Braintree.
Erected 1930 by Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Massachusetts Bay Colony—Tercentenary Commission Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1625.
Location. 42° 12.475′ N, 71° 0.232′ W. Marker is in Braintree, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. It is at the intersection of Union Street and Washington Street, in the median on Union Street. Located across from the Thayer Academy. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Braintree MA 02184, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Abigail Adams Cairn (approx. 1.8 miles away); Adams National Historical Park (approx. 2.2 miles away); President John Adams and President John Quincy Adams Birthplaces (approx. 2.2 miles away); Liberty Tree Park (approx. 2.6 miles away); Burns (approx. 2.8 miles away); John Winthrop Jr. Iron Furnace / Solomon Willard (approx. 2.9 miles away); Solomon Willard Gravesite (approx. 2.9 miles away); John Winthrop Jr. Iron Furnace (approx. 2.9 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Braintree, Massachusetts. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 13, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Braintree Historical Society. Website homepage (Submitted on October 13, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Town of Braintree. Town website homepage (Submitted on October 13, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Stephen St. Denis, October 8, 2020
2. Braintree Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2020, by Stephen St. Denis of Worcester, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 802 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2020, by Stephen St. Denis of Worcester, Massachusetts. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
