Plymouth Bay Cultural District in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Mayflower II
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Designed by naval architect William A. Baker, this historic ship is a reproduction of the 17th-century vessel that carried the Pilgrims across the Atlantic in 1620. Built in England and sailed to the U.S. in 1957, Mayflower II is dedicated to preserving the story of the voyage that made a nation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.
Location. 41° 57.582′ N, 70° 39.735′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. It is in the Plymouth Bay Cultural District. It is at the intersection of Water Street and North Street, on the right when traveling north on Water Street. Located in Pilgrim Memorial State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 77 Water St, Plymouth MA 02360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the South Shore. 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: The Frazier Memorial State Pier (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Pilgrim Memorial State Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Americas Hometown at the Heart of Plymouth County (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome To Mayflower II (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pilgrim Mother Statue (about 500 feet away); Pilgrim Memorial State Park (about 500 feet away); Massasoit (about 600 feet away); James Cole (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.
Another marker is no longer nearby. America's Hometown (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Mayflower II - Plimoth Patuxet Museums. (Submitted on April 23, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Mayflower II (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 23, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on December 22, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.





