Mid-Cambridge in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Near this spot…
Near this spot as indicated in the street pavement stood when the College was founded two houses.
To the East
The house occupied by Nathaniel Eaton first teacher of the college 1638 - 1639 while the College Hall was building.
To the West
The house of Edward Goffe acquired by the College before 1654 used as a dormitory and known as Goffe's College.
Erected by Harvard University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1638.
Location. 42° 22.401′ N, 71° 7.102′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is in Mid-Cambridge. Marker is at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue (Massachusetts Route 2A) and Dunster Street, on the right when traveling west on Massachusetts Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1351 Massachusetts Ave, 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. Wadsworth House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Wadsworth House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fourth Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen Daye
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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 87 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
