Downtown Crossing in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
On this site stood…
On this site stood the church of the French Huguenots 1716 - 1741. Used as a Congregational church 1748 - 1788.
Occupied by Roman Catholics 1788 - 1803. First public Mass celebrated in Boston November 2 - 1788.
Erected 1927 by The City of Boston.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1716.
Location. 42° 21.454′ N, 71° 3.542′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Downtown Crossing. Marker is on School Street just east of Province Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 School 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. Josiah Quincy (within shouting distance of this marker); Boston Irish Famine Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Democratic Donkey and the Republican Elephant (within shouting distance of this marker); School Street Political Life (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Corner Bookstore (within shouting distance of this marker); Boston Public Latin School (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Franklin
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