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

Simon and Anne Bradstreet

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

1. Simon and Anne Bradstreet Marker

Inscription. Site of the early home of a founder of Cambridge (1603 - 1697) and his wife the poet (1612 - 1672) who was the first American woman writer

Erected by Cambridge Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Women.

Location. 42° 22.401′ N, 71° 7.149′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is in Riverside. Marker is at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue (Route 2A) and Brattle Street, on the left when traveling west on Massachusetts Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1380 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. Stephen Daye (within shouting distance of this marker); Cambridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Fourth Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Near this spot… (within shouting distance of this marker); John "Muggsie" Kelly (within shouting distance of this marker); Wadsworth House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Richard T. Greener

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(about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Wadsworth House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.

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

2. Simon and Anne Bradstreet 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 67 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.