Plymouth in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
William Brewster House Site
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1. William Brewster House Site Marker
Marker is above the cornerstone for the 1914 Post Office building.
stood the house of
William Brewster
(1566 ? - 1646)
Spiritual leader and elder
of the colony
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1646.
Location. 41° 57.35′ N, 70° 39.829′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. It is at the intersection of Main Street Extension (Massachusetts Route 3A) and Leyden Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street Extension. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Main St Ext, Plymouth MA 02360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the South Shore. 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 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pilgrim Spring (here, next to this marker); Americas First Street (a few steps from this marker); Pilgrim Hopkins Heritage Society (a few steps from this marker); On This Lot (within shouting distance of this marker); House of William Bradford (within shouting distance of this marker); First Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Metacomet (King Philip) (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Samuel Fuller (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.
Also see . . . William Brewster (Mayflower passenger)
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2. William Brewster House Site Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025
3. William Brewster House Site Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025
4. William Brewster House Site Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,850 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on March 16, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.
