Beacon Hill in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
The Home of John Sweat Rock
1825 - 1866
Erected by The Heritage Guild, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine.
Location. 42° 21.619′ N, 71° 4.176′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Beacon Hill. Marker is on Phillips Street east of Lindall Court, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 79A Phillips St, Boston MA 02114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Home of Lewis Hayden 1811 - 1889 (within shouting distance of this marker); Leonard A. Grimes (within shouting distance of this marker); Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Albion Andrew (about 600 feet away); Home of Thomas Paul, Sr., 1773 - 1831 (about 600 feet away); Vilna Shul (about 600 feet away); 94 Charles Street Building (about 700 feet away); Louisburg Square (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.
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