Back Bay in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
John Glover of Marblehead
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 17, 2021
1. John Glover of Marblehead Marker
John Glover, of Marblehead, a soldier of the Revolution.
He commanded a regiment of one thousand men raised in that town, known as the Marine Regiment and enlisted to serve through the war; he joined the camp at Cambridge June 22, 1775, and rendered distinguished service in transporting the army from Brooklyn to New York Aug. 28, 1776, and across the Delaware, Dec. 25, 1776.
He was appointed by the Continental Congress, a Brigadier General, February 21, 1777.
By his courage, energy, military talents and patriotism, he secured the confidence of Washington, and the gratitude of his country
Born November 5, 1732,
Died at Marblehead, January 30, 1797
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is January 30, 1797.
Location. 42° 21.169′ N, 71° 4.48′ W. Memorial is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Back Bay. It is at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Berkeley Street, in the median on Commonwealth Avenue. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Boston MA 02116, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Massachusetts’ Historic 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.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (within shouting distance of this marker); The College Club (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Winthrop
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Also see . . . General John Glover. (Submitted on July 2, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 17, 2021
2. John Glover of Marblehead Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 17, 2021
3. John Glover of Marblehead Statue
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