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

The Meetinghouse

c.1794

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2023

1. The Meetinghouse Marker

Inscription.
Westford Center Historic District
Town of Westford, Massachusetts Historic Marker

Construction of Westford's first meetinghouse was begun on this site in 1724. The Reveren! Willard Hall was called as the first minister in 1727. On September 23, 1729, with meetinghouse and minister in place, what had been known as the "West Precinct of Chelmsford" was incorporated as the Town of Westford. The original building was moved to South Chelmsford in 1770 and a new meetinghouse was built on this site. The second meetinghouse burned in December 1793. The current building was completed in 1794. Town meetings were held here until 1870.

Erected by Westford Remembers Memorial Fund.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is September 23, 1729.

Location. 42° 34.891′ N, 71° 26.34′ W. Marker is in Westford, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Boston Road, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 48 Main Street, Westford MA 01886, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Boston.

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: Westford Vietnam & Korean Vets Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel John Robinson

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Westford 9-11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Westford War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Trophy From Morro Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Westford Academy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Westford World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away); Westford Academy Foundation (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westford.

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Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2023

2. The Meetinghouse

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2023

3. The Meetinghouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.