New Bedford in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Frederick Douglass
18181895
Photographed by Dawn Bowen, July 9, 2007
1. Frederick Douglass, 1818-1895 Marker
“For my part, I should prefer death to hopeless bondage.” New Bedford 1838-1841.
Erected 1996.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 41° 38.112′ N, 70° 55.654′ W. Marker is in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is on William Street near North 6th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 133 William Street, New Bedford MA 02740, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the South Coast. 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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Joseph Theodore (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam Veterans Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Whalemans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Admiral Forrest P. Sherman U.S.N. (within shouting distance of this marker); Trading Places (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bedford.
More about this marker. This marker is known as the Frederick Douglass Memorial.
Also see . . . Frederick Douglass, 1818-1895. (Submitted on July 11, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia.)
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Photographed by Dawn Bowen, July 9, 2007
2. Frederick Douglass Marker outside of City Hall
Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025
3. Frederick Douglass Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025
4. Frederick Douglass Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,409 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on December 12, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
