Mid-Cambridge in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Joseph McKean

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 28, 2023

1. Joseph McKean Marker

Inscription. This gate is erected to the memory of
Joseph McKean by the members of the Porcellian Club of which he was the honored founder

Erected 1901 by The Porcellian Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.

Location. 42° 22.392′ N, 71° 7.065′ 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 Holyoke Street, on the right when traveling west on Massachusetts Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1341 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA 02138, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Boston.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Thomas Shepard (here, next to this marker); The McKean Gate (a few steps from this marker); Wadsworth House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Wadsworth House (within shouting distance of this marker); To Harvard University students faculty staff alumni… (within shouting distance of this marker); Nathaniel Eaton & Edward Goffe Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian College (within shouting distance of this marker); Fourth Meeting House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 28, 2023

2. Joseph McKean Marker

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 257 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.