Chatham in Barnstable County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Dr. Samuel Lord
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 4, 2020
1. Dr. Samuel Lord Monument
(Front)
Dr. Samuel Lord
who died of smallpox
after devoted service
to the citizens of
Chatham in the
epidemic of
1765 – 1766
the Town of Chatham in 1941
to perpetuate his memory.
Erected 1941 by Town of Chatham.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.
Location. 41° 42.123′ N, 69° 59.623′ W. Marker is in Chatham, Massachusetts, in Barnstable County. Marker is on Training Field Road, 0.2 miles north of Old Comers Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chatham MA 02633, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Nickerson Family (approx. 0.6 miles away); Squanto, Indian Guide (approx. 0.6 miles away); Chatham’s Wampanoag History (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of First Settlers Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Tisquantum (Squanto) Story (approx. 0.6 miles away); Aerial View of the Marconi-RCA Complex, circa 1930
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Also see . . . Dr. Lord gravestone. (Submitted on November 19, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 4, 2020
2. Dr. Samuel Lord Monument (Back)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 4, 2020
3. Dr. Samuel Lord Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
