Sandusky in Erie County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Mayflower Compact
Governor Bradford's Account
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 27, 2022
1. Mayflower Compact Marker
The Mayflower Compact, the first written constitution in America, was signed by 41 adult, male passengers aboard the Mayflower, November 11, 1620, off Cape Cod, prior to the landing at Plymouth. This version by William Bradford, second governor of the colony, is taken from page 54 of his "History of the Plymouth Plantation" written during the years 1630-1648. The whereabouts of the original compact is unknown. It is thought to have been destroyed by fire during the colony's early years.
In ye name of God amen. We whose names are underwriten, the loyall subjects of our dread soveraigne Lord King James, by ye Grace of God, of Great Britaine, Franc, & Ireland King, defender of ye faith, &c haveing undertaken, for ye glorie of God, and advancemente of ye Christian faith and honour of our King & countrie, a voyage to plant ye first colonie in ye Northerne Parts of Virginia. Doe by these presents solemnly & mutually in ye presence of God, and one of another, covenant, & combine our selves togeather into a civill body politick; for our better ordering, & preservation & furtherance of ye ends aforesaid; and by vertue hereof to enacte, constitute, and frame shuch just & equall lawes, ordinances, acts, constitutions, & offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meete & convenient for ye generall goodof ye colonie: unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. In witness whereof we have hereunder subscribed our names at Cap-Codd Ye.11 of November, in ye year of ye raigne of our soveraigne Lord King James of England, France, & Ireland ye Eighteenth, and of Scotland ye Fiftie-Forth.
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Ano: Dom. 1620
Erected by The Exchange Club of Sandusky.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is November 11, 1620.
Location. 41° 27.322′ N, 82° 42.612′ W. Marker is in Sandusky, Ohio, in Erie County. Marker is on East Washington Row (U.S. 6) east of Columbus Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 E Washington Row, Sandusky OH 44870, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Benjamin Franklin Epitaph (here, next to this marker); The Monroe Doctrine (here, next to this marker); I Have A Dream (here, next to this marker); Statue Of Liberty (here, next to this marker); Bill Of Rights (here, next to this marker); Emancipation Proclamation (here, next to this marker); "The Star Spangled Banner" (here, next to this marker); Perry's Monument (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandusky.
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 27, 2022
2. Mayflower Compact Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on February 16, 2024, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
