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.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

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. Marker 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.

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); Liberty Tree Park (approx. 2.6 miles away); Burns (approx.

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2.8 miles away); Henry Adams (approx. 2.9 miles away); Colonel John Quincy (approx. 3 miles away); The Men of Quincy, Mass. (approx. 3 miles away); Hancock Cemetery (approx. 3 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Town of Braintree. (Submitted on October 13, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Braintree Historical Society. (Submitted on October 13, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Braintree, Massachusetts (Wikipedia). (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 July 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2020, by Stephen St. Denis of Worcester, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 56 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.