Mid-Cambridge in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
John Harvard
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 28, 2023
1. John Harvard Marker
The day this photo was taken, the statue was the subject of a silent, peaceful protest.
Founder
1638
Erected 1884 by Daniel Chester French, sculptor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1638.
Location. 42° 22.468′ N, 71° 7.033′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is in Mid-Cambridge. It is at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue (Massachusetts Route 2A) and Peabody Street, on the right when traveling north on Massachusetts Avenue. The statue stands in front of University Hall on Harvard Yard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cambridge MA 02138, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Boston. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: University Hall / John Harvard (here, next to this marker); Hollis Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Massachusetts Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Gore Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Baptism of John Harvard (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); To Harvard University students faculty staff alumni (about 300 feet away); Original Memorial Church Bell (about 300 feet away); Indian College (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 306 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
