West Cambridge in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Christ Church
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 28, 2023
Christ Church was established in 1759 to serve Cambridge's Anglican community, including students at Harvard College.
Peter Harrison, the preeminent architect of his day, designed this church, King's Chapel in Boston, and Touro Synagogue in Newport, North America's first synagogue.
The Rev. East Apthorp presided at the first service, 15 October 1761.
Most of the congregation fled to Boston in 1774 and left with the British on Evacuation Day, 17 March 1776. The vacant church sheltered Connecticut troops during the summer and fall of 1775.
Gen. George and Martha Washington worshipped here 31 December 1775, as the Continental Army under his command laid siege to Boston.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 17, 1776.
Location. 42° 22.526′ N, 71° 7.226′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is in West Cambridge. Marker is on Garden Street west of Massachusetts Avenue (Massachusetts Route 2A), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 0 Garden St, Cambridge MA 02138, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Christ Church (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Christ Church (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); An Gorta Mór - The Great Hunger (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Cambridge / Religion and Government in the Early History of Cambridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Cambridge (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old Cambridge (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 28, 2023
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.