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Back Bay in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
 

Old South Church

1669

 
 
Old South Church Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 25, 2021
1. Old South Church Marker
Inscription.
Preserved and blessed of God for more than two hundred years while worshipping on its original site corner of Washington and Milk Streets whence it was removed to this building in 1875 amid constant proofs of His guidance and loving favour

Qui transtulit sustinet.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & ReligionColonial Era. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1669.
 
Location. 42° 21.009′ N, 71° 4.667′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Back Bay. Marker is at the intersection of Boylston Street and Darthmouth Street, on the left when traveling east on Boylston Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 645 Boylston Street, Boston MA 02116, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old South Church in Boston (a few steps from this marker); Krystle Campbell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trinity Church (about 500 feet away); Patrick Andrew Collins (approx. 0.2 miles away); Martin Richard / Lü Lingzi (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Rogers Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
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(approx. 0.2 miles away); John Glover of Marblehead (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.
 
Regarding Old South Church. The Latin phrase on the marker can be translated as "He who transplanted has sustained."
 
Also see . . .  Old South Church at Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 29, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
 
Old South Church Marker at the Boylston Street entrance image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 25, 2021
2. Old South Church Marker at the Boylston Street entrance
The marker can be seen behind the flag. The NHL marker is further to the right.
Old South Church image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 25, 2021
3. Old South Church
This view of the eastern elevation of the church is looking towards the west with Boylston Street on the viewer's left.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on July 29, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.

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