Beacon Hill in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Reverend William Blaxton
Graduate of Emanuel College England 1621
First settler of Shawmut 1625
Near here stood his dwelling
He removed to Rhode Island 1635
Where he died May 26 - 1675
"The place of his seclusion became the seat of a great city"
Erected 1924 by The City of Boston; tablet restored by the George B. Henderson Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 5, 1596.
Location. 42° 21.401′ N, 71° 4.063′ 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 when traveling west on Beacon Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 Spruce St, Boston MA 02108, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Boston Founded A.D. 1630 (a few steps from this marker); 45 Beacon Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Oneida Football Club of Boston (within shouting distance of this marker); On This Site Stood the Home of John Singleton Copley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Francis Parkman House
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