Plymouth Bay Cultural District in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Welcome To Mayflower II

— Plimoth Patuxet Museums —

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2023

1. Welcome To Mayflower II Marker

Inscription.
Mayflower II is a full-scale reproduction of the original Mayflower that the Pilgrims sailed on from England to America in 1620. Built by hand in England, and listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, Mayflower II is an iconic vessel with an educational mission.

Step aboard her decks and learn about the 17th-century world of the Pilgrims and their journey in search of a better life for themselves and their posterity. Owned and operated by Plimoth Patuxet Museums, this historic ship provides a glimpse into. maritime life and sailing ships 400 years ago.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1620.

Location. 41° 57.512′ N, 70° 39.729′ 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 in this post office area: Plymouth MA 02360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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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: Pilgrim Memorial State Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Pilgrim Mother Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); Massasoit (within shouting distance of this marker); Plymouth Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); James Cole (within shouting distance of this marker); National Day of Mourning (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Pilgrim Memorial State Park (about 400 feet away); America’s Hometown at the Heart of Plymouth County (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.

Another marker is no longer nearby. America's Hometown (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. Mayflower II - Plimoth Patuxet Museums.

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2023

2. Welcome To Mayflower II Marker

(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.)

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025

3. Welcome To Mayflower II Marker

Mayflower II image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025

4. Mayflower II

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 385 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on December 22, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.