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

Garden Court Street

North End

By Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009

1. Garden Court Street Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This street was long noted for its gardens and governors. At No. 4, opposite the site of Governor Hutchinson’s mansion, lived one of Boston’s “Irish governors,” John J. (“Honey Fitz”) Fitzgerald, ward boss, congressman and mayor. His daughter, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, beloved Bostonian and mother of President John F. Kennedy, was born here.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list.

Location. 42° 21.852′ N, 71° 3.206′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. Marker is at the intersection of Garden Court and Prince Street, on the right when traveling north on Garden Court. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boston MA 02113, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mansion of Gov. Hutchinson (here, next to this marker); The Paul Revere House (within shouting distance of this marker); North Square Houses, 1715 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Paul Revere House

Marker in Boston's North End image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009

2. Marker in Boston's North End

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Moses Pierce-Hichborn House (within shouting distance of this marker); North Square (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Paul Revere House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sacco and Vanzetti Defense Committee (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 993 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.