Bellingham in Norfolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
First Baptist Church
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 11, 2022
1. First Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church. .
First Baptist Church circa - 1910. This is a 1910 view of the Bellingham Baptist Church and Civil War Monument. The Church is the oldest in Bellingham and was built in 1826. The bell in the steeple was purchased and cast by G.H. Holbrook of East Medway in 1833. The War Monument was erected in 1874 and still stands today at the intersection of Mechanic Street and South Main Street. In front of the War Monument is a water trough. It is inscribed with the words "Blessed are the Merciful".
Historical Marker Sponsored by: Wee Folk Learning Center, Inc. Dedicated to the Education of Children since 1984.
First Baptist Church circa - 1910
This is a 1910 view of the Bellingham Baptist Church and Civil War Monument. The Church is the oldest in Bellingham and was built in 1826. The bell in the steeple was purchased and cast by G.H. Holbrook of East Medway in 1833. The War Monument was erected in 1874 and still stands today at the intersection of Mechanic Street and South Main Street. In front of the War Monument is a water trough. It is inscribed with the words "Blessed are the Merciful".
Historical Marker Sponsored by: Wee Folk Learning Center, Inc. Dedicated to the Education of Children since 1984
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 42° 5.276′ N, 71° 28.576′ W. Marker is in Bellingham, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. Marker is at the intersection of Mendon Street (Massachusetts Route 140) and Thayer Road, on the left when traveling east on Mendon Street. Located in Bellingham Town Common. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bellingham MA 02019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
