Cambridge in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Gen. Thaddeus Kosciuszko

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009

1. Gen. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

To the memory of Gen. Thaddeus Kosciuszko, Polish Patriot • Hero of two continents • Champion of Liberty and the rights of man • He came to America in 1776 and volunteered his services for the cause of American Revolution • His valor and genius contributed largely to the success of the struggle for Independence of the colonies • The rank of Brigadier-General was conferred upon him by the American Congress and he was admitted a member of the Society of the Cincinnati.

Erected 1934 by Polish Citizens of Cambridge.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.

Location. 42° 22.576′ N, 71° 7.281′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Marker is on Garden Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located on the Cambridge Common. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cambridge MA 02138, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gen. Casimir Pulaski (here, next to this marker); These Cannon Were Abandoned (a few steps from this marker); Washington’s General Orders

Markers on the Cambridge Common image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009

2. Markers on the Cambridge Common

The marker for Gen. Thaddeus Kosciuszko (left) is located on the Common, next to another marker for Gen. Casimir Pulaski.

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(a few steps from this marker); Washington Elm (a few steps from this marker); Prince Hall Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Old Charlestown – Watertown Path (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Cambridge Soldiers and Sailors Monument (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.

Also see . . .
1. General Thaddeus Kosciuszko (1746 – 1817) Hero of America and Poland. (Submitted on April 21, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Thaddeus Kosciuszko ~ Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 10, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,234 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.