Mendon in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Mendon’s First Meeting House
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 11, 2022
1. Mendon’s First Meeting House Marker
— Built 1668 —
Destroyed by King Philip’s warriors
at the burning of the town in 1676
Rev. Joseph Emerson — its only minister
ancestor of Ralph Waldo Emerson
this tablet erected in the name of
the Mendon Historical Society
by Marcus M. Aldrich
1910
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1668.
Location. 42° 6.445′ N, 71° 33.224′ W. Marker is in Mendon, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. Marker is at the intersection of Hastings Street (Massachusetts Route 16) and Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Hastings Street. Located next to the Mendon Historical Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mendon MA 01756, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Founders' Park (a few steps from this marker); First Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Founders’ Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Mendon Historical Society (within shouting distance of this marker); Mendon World War I Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mendon Korean Vietnam Era Monument
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 11, 2022
2. Mendon’s First Meeting House Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 11, 2022
3. Mendon’s First Meeting House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 15, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
