Mid-Cambridge in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Thomas Shepard
Thomas Shepard
Pastor of the
Church in Cambridge
1636 - 1649
Member of
the first Board
of Overseers
of Harvard College
1637 - 1649
It was with respect unto this vigilancy and the enlightening and powerful ministry of Mr. Shepard that when the foundation of a college was to be laid, Cambridge rather than any other place was pitched upon to be the seat of that happy seminary.
Cotton Mather
This tablet was set here by the two branches of the First Church of Cambridge
Erected 1938 by The two branches of the First Church of Cambridge.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Unitarian Universalism (UUism) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1636.
Location. 42° 22.391′ N, 71° 7.07′ 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.
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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: Joseph McKean (here, next to this marker); Wadsworth House (a few steps from this marker); The McKean Gate (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Wadsworth House (within shouting distance of this marker); Nathaniel Eaton & Edward Goffe Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); To Harvard University students faculty staff alumni (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian College (within shouting distance of this marker); Fourth Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.
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