West Barnstable in Barnstable County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
The Mortal Remains of Capt. John Percival
Photographed By Ralph Cahoon
1. The Mortal Remains of Capt. John Percival Marker
The Mortal Remains
of
Capt. John Percival
Known As 'Mad Jack'
Born Apr. 3, 1779
Died Sept. 17, 1862
In Command of
'Old Ironsides'
On 52,279 Mile Voyage
Around the World
1844 — 1846
Barnstable Tercentenary 1939
Erected 1939.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Heroes. A significant historical date for this entry is April 3, 1779.
Location. 41° 42.505′ N, 70° 22.384′ W. Marker is in West Barnstable, Massachusetts, in Barnstable County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Massachusetts Route 6A) and Meetinghouse Way (Massachusetts Route 149), on the left when traveling west on Main Street. Located at the Old West Barnstable Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Barnstable MA 02668, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); James Otis The Patriot (approx. 0.3 miles away); West Barnstable War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); West Parish Church Meeting House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Birthplace of Major Micah Hamlin (approx. 1.8 miles away); A Grateful Nation Remembers
this page online
Also see . . .
1. John Percival - USS Constitution Museum. (Submitted on January 21, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. John Percival (Wikipedia). (Submitted on January 21, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Ralph Cahoon
2. The Mortal Remains of Capt. John Percival Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2022, by Ralph Cahoon of Barnstable, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2022, by Ralph Cahoon of Barnstable, Massachusetts. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
