Scituate in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Lawson Tower
Photographed By Marc Belanger, April 2, 2010
1. Lawson Tower Marker
This historic tower – a gift to the town in 1902 from Thomas W. Lawson, “The Copper King” has an over all height of 153 feet and encloses a water tank, a clock room and a bell room complete with tuned bells upon which melodies are played on special town occasions.
Scituate Historical Society
Erected 1976 by Scituate Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 42° 12.03′ N, 70° 45.319′ W. Marker is in Scituate, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. Marker is at the intersection of First Parish Road and Center Park Drive, on the right when traveling west on First Parish Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 330 First Parish Road, Scituate MA 02066, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cudworth House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Training Field (approx. 1.4 miles away); Mann Historical Museum (approx. 1˝ miles away); Williams-Barker House (approx. 1˝ miles away); Site of the First Church (approx. 1˝ miles away); First Meeting House (approx. 1˝ miles away); Men of Kent Cemetery
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Photographed By Marc Belanger, April 2, 2010
2. Lawson Tower and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2023, by Marc Belanger of Reno, Nevada. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2023, by Marc Belanger of Reno, Nevada. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
