East Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Police Officer Ezekial W. Hodson
District Seven Boston Police
1st Boston police officer killed in the line of duty on October 18, 1857 on the corner of Maverick and Havre Streets East Boston.
"Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Boston Police
"Fidelis ad mortem"
["Faithful to Death"]
Dedicated October 18, 2007 by the officers of District 7, the Boston Police Patrolmen's Association and Friends of the Nations First Police Department
Erected 2007 by the officers of District 7, the Boston Police Patrolmen's Association and Friends of the Nations First Police Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is October 18, 1857.
Location. 42° 22.245′ N, 71° 2.428′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in East Boston. It is at the intersection of Maverick Street and Havre Street, on the left when traveling west on Maverick Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 89 Maverick St, East Boston MA 02128, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: POW★MIA (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); History of East Boston Immigration (about 700 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Islands - Volkan Alkanoglu, 2019 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Commemorative Relief of Noddle's Island (approx. 0.2 miles away); East Boston (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carlton's Wharf (approx. 0.2 miles away); From Boilers to Biotech (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.
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