Downtown in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
King's Chapel
1646
First permanent established Anglican church in New England
First Unitarian church in America
Oldest American pulpit in continuous use on its original site
Erected by King's Chapel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Unitarian Universalism (UUism) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1686.
Location. 42° 21.475′ N, 71° 3.602′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Downtown. It is on School Street just east of Tremont Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 58 Tremont St, Boston MA 02108, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Massachusetts’ Historic Boston. 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: Omni Hotels: The Parker House (a few steps from this marker); The Parker House (a few steps from this marker); Public Latin School (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named King's Chapel (a few steps from this marker); Latin School (a few steps from this marker); Boston Public Latin School (a few steps from this marker); Electric Fire Alarm System, 1852
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Welcome to Boston's Old City Hall (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.
Also see . . . A Brief History. Page on King's Chapel's web site (Submitted on November 20, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 426 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
