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

George Washington

 
 
George Washington Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Stephen St. Denis, November 4, 2021
1. George Washington Marker
Inscription. General Washington passed this spot July 2, 1775 on his journey from Philadelphia to Cambridge to take command of the Continental Army
 
Erected 1914.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraWar, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1775.
 
Location. 42° 16.268′ N, 71° 47.98′ W. Marker is in Worcester, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Highland Street (Massachusetts Route 9) (Massachusetts Route 9), in the median on Main Street. The marker is directly across the southbound side of Main Street from the Knox Trial marker. The marker faces the Courthouse Lofts. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Main St, Worcester MA 01608, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First School-House in Worcester (a few steps from this marker); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Worcester (within shouting distance of this marker); First Mill (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Worcester's First City Hall (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Irish Community in Worcester (approx. 0.6 miles away); George Frisbie Hoar
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(approx. 0.6 miles away); War in Europe (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Worcester.
 
More about this marker. The marker is on a wall which serves as the median for the northbound and southbound lanes at the northern terminus of Main Street at the intersection of Highland Street (Mass. Route 9)
 
George Washington Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Stephen St. Denis, December 4, 2021
2. George Washington Marker
The marker fixed on the median wall of Main St.
George Washington Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Stephen St. Denis, December 4, 2021
3. George Washington Marker
The marker with a view of the intersection of Main and Highland streets at Lincoln Square.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2021, by Stephen St. Denis of Worcester, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 381 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2021, by Stephen St. Denis of Worcester, Massachusetts. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.

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