West End in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
West Church
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 19, 2021
1. West Church Marker
West Church
Built in 1806
First building erected in 1737
Steeple torn down by the British to prevent signaling during the Siege of Boston 1776
This tablet placed by the City of Boston 1950
Erected 1950 by City of Boston.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1806.
Location. 42° 21.679′ N, 71° 3.86′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in West End. Marker is at the intersection of Cambridge Street and Lynde Street, on the right when traveling west on Cambridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boston MA 02114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harrison Gray Otis House (a few steps from this marker); Old West Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome (within shouting distance of this marker); Maria W. Stewart (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); David Walker (about 300 feet away); John Telemachus Hilton (about 300 feet
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Also see . . . Old West Church at Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 12, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 19, 2021
2. West Church Registered National Historic Landmark Marker
This 1971 marker is further east along the street from the featured marker.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 19, 2021
3. West Church and Markers
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 19, 2021
4. West Church
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 12, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
