Downtown in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Ingersoll's Inn Site
In 1789 President George Washington stayed at Joseph Ingersoll's inn at this site while visiting Boston. Massachusetts Governor John Hancock's visit to meet Washington here is regarded as an early acceptance of Federal sovereignty over that of individual states.
Daniel Webster would later have law offices here, and Boston grocer S.S. Pierce started a thriving and long-lived provisions business in 1831.
Erected by The Bostonian Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.
Location. 42° 21.541′ N, 71° 3.578′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Tremont Street south of Court Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Tremont 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. The Norman B. Leventhal Walk to the Sea / Scollay Square & Government Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Keayne / Col. Nicholas Paige (within shouting distance of this marker);
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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 100 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
