Taunton in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Winslow and Hopkins
( right plaque )
guided by Squanto
enter Cohannett 1621
( left plaque )
in Taunton I give one cow
Elizabeth Pole
Trinitarian
1588 1654
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1621.
Location. 41° 54.238′ N, 71° 5.604′ W. Marker is in Taunton, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is at the intersection of Broadway and Pleasant Street, on the right when traveling north on Broadway. Located on the Pilgrim Congregational Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Taunton MA 02780, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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: Bristol County Peace Monument (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bristol County Veterans Monument (about 600 feet away); Taunton Korean War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Shays Rebellion Defeat (about 700 feet away); Taunton Soldiers and Sailors Monument (about 700 feet away); Walter T. Soper Memorial Fountain (about 800 feet away); Taunton Spanish-American War Memorial (about 800 feet away); Taunton 350th Anniversary (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taunton.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 10, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.



