Beacon Hill in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Boston Founded A.D. 1630
For wee must consider that wee shall be as a citty vppon a hill the eies of all people are vppon vs soe that if wee shall deale falseley with our God in this worke we haue vundertaken… wee shall be made a story and a by-word through the world - John Winthrop on board the Arbella 1630
Thus out of smalle beginnings greater things haue been produced by the hand that made all things of nothing… and as oen small candle may light a thousand so the light here kindled hath shone to many yea in some sort of our whole nation - William Bradford at Charles-Towne - 1630
In gratitude to God for the blessings enjoyed under a free government the City of Boston has erected this memorial on the three hundredth anniversary of its founding - September 17th 1630 - 1930
Erected 1930 by City of Boston - James Michael Curley, Mayor; Charles Allerton Coolidge, Architect; John Francis Parimino, Sculptor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1630.
Location. 42° 21.391′ N, 71° 4.055′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Beacon Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Beacon Street and Spruce Street, on the right
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Reverend William Blaxton (a few steps from this marker); Oneida Football Club of Boston (within shouting distance of this marker); 45 Beacon Street (within shouting distance of this marker); On This Site Stood the Home of John Singleton Copley (within shouting distance of this marker); 29A Chestnut Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Francis Parkman House (about 400 feet away); The Common / Charles Street (about 400 feet away); Nurses of the Armed Services Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
