Martha's Vineyard in Oak Bluffs in Dukes County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Cottagers' Corner

Est. Circa 1956

— African American Heritage Trail —

Cottagers' Corner Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 21, 2021

1. Cottagers' Corner Marker

Inscription. A volunteer organization of African American women created to enhance the quality of life on Martha’s Vineyard in the spirit of fellowship and community.

Erected 2006 by African-American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard. (Marker Number 18.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: African Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.

Location. 41° 27.246′ N, 70° 33.512′ W. Marker is in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, in Dukes County. It is on Martha's Vineyard. It is at the intersection of Pequot Avenue and Grove Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Pequot Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oak Bluffs MA 02557, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Massachusetts’ Martha’s Vineyard.

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: The Lawton Cottage (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association Tabernacle (about 700 feet away); Wesleyan Grove (about 700 feet away); The Bishop Gilbert Haven Cottage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Soldiers' Memorial Fountain (approx. ¼ mile away); Flying Horses Carousel (approx. ¼ mile away); Historic Clay & Brick Bathhouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Powell House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oak Bluffs.

Another marker is no longer

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nearby. Soldiers' Memorial Fountain (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . The Cottagers' Corner at the MV African American Heritage Trail site. (Submitted on July 22, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Cottagers' Corner Memorial Park Benches image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 21, 2021

2. Cottagers' Corner Memorial Park Benches

Some of the nearby park benches also include some small memorial tablets. This one reads:
In honor and memory of the founders of The Cottagers Inc. est. circa 1956
Donated August 6, 2006
The Cottagers Inc. 50th Anniversary Celebration

Cottagers' Corner and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 21, 2021

3. Cottagers' Corner and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 377 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3. submitted on July 22, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.