West Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Deacon Samuel Edson
Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 26, 2022
1. Deacon Samuel Edson Marker
Deacon Samuel Edson
Bapt. Sept. 5, 1613
Fillongley, Warwickshire, England
An Original Proprieter of Bridgewater
he, with 56 Share Holders including
Miles Standish and "Goodman Alden"
bought the land Mar. 23, 1649
from Chief Massasoit
the “White Man's Friend To
The Pilgrim Fathers"
Deacon Edson built the first grist
mill in Bridgewater, on this site
where these mill-stones testify
to his courage and foresight.
A deacon in the Puritan Church
prominent leader in the affairs of
the community until his death
July 19, 1692
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 19, 1692.
Location. 42° 0.985′ N, 71° 0.477′ W. Marker is in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of River Street and Arch Street, on the left when traveling west. Located in War Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Bridgewater MA 02379, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. West Bridgewater World War II Vietnam War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); West Bridgewater World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Bridgewater Purchase
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 26, 2022
2. Deacon Samuel Edson Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
