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
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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Greater Boston.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Town Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Bellingham Soldier’s Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor Richard Bellingham (within shouting distance of this marker); Bellingham Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Town Common (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maple Street North Bellingham (about 300 feet away); Bellingham Town Center (about 300 feet away); Lyndon F. Murray Memorial Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellingham.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 11, 2022

2. First Baptist Church Marker

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 338 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.