Beacon Hill in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Sutton Corner

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 27, 2023

1. Sutton Corner Marker

Inscription. This corner of the City of Boston is dedicated to
William "Billy" Sutton a fixture in Boston's political landscape. A confidant to politicians both young and old, including a young Congressman named John F. Kennedy, Billy ruled the corridors of the State House like no other. His unmatched wit, combined with his intense desire to help his fellow citizens enabled Billy to enrich the lives of all who knew and loved him.

Erected 2001 by City of Boston, The Honorable Thomas M. Menino, Mayor.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list.

Location. 42° 21.537′ N, 71° 3.771′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Beacon Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Bowdoin Street and Ashburton Place, on the right when traveling north on Bowdoin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 122 Bowdoin 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. Beacon Hill Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Boston Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian) (within shouting distance of this marker); Derne Street

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the English High School (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Dyer (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grand Army of the Republic in Massachusetts (about 300 feet away); Arrival of the Frigate Arbella (about 400 feet away); General Joseph Hooker (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 27, 2023

2. Sutton Corner Marker

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 123 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.