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

Third Meeting House Step

 
 
Third Meeting House Step Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 30, 2022
1. Third Meeting House Step Marker
Inscription.
The semi-circular stone below was the step of
The Third Meeting House
1737   •   1812
Here Rev. Jonathan Edwards Preached
1727   •   1750

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1737.
 
Location. 42° 19.146′ N, 72° 37.859′ W. Marker is in Northampton, Massachusetts, in Hampshire County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) and Gothic Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Located at Cathedral in the Night. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 129 Main Street, Northampton MA 01060, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Massachusetts’ Knowledge Corridor, in Pioneer Valley, and in Greater Springfield. 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
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other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Old Bank (a few steps from this marker); Shop Row (a few steps from this marker); Jonathan Edwards (a few steps from this marker); The First Church (a few steps from this marker); Hampshire County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nonotuck (about 300 feet away); Daley & Halligan (about 300 feet away); Shays' Rebellion (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northampton.
 
Third Meeting House Step Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 30, 2022
2. Third Meeting House Step Marker
Third Meeting House Step Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 30, 2022
3. Third Meeting House Step Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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