North End in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

The Old North Church & Historic Site

The Story of the Steeple(s)

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 18, 2023

1. The Old North Church & Historic Site Marker

Inscription.
Old North's iconic steeple may be one of the most memorable images along the Freedom Trail-but did you know that the steeple you see today is actually Old North's third steeple? Yes, that's right! Not once, but twice, powerful storms have blown down the spire (the wooden section atop the brick tower), resulting in community efforts to rebuild. The story of the steeple is a story of teamwork, commitment, and active citizenship over the centuries. It is also a story that invites us to reflect on the complexity of Old North's past. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 42° 21.978′ N, 71° 3.274′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in North End. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Salem Court and Salem Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 193 Salem Street, Boston MA 02113, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Steeple (here, next to this marker); The Weathervane (here, next to this marker); 1775 (here, next to this marker); The Great Gale of Boston (here, next to this marker); 1954 Hurricane Carol (here, next to this

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marker); A North Ender's Memory (here, next to this marker); The Third Steeple (here, next to this marker); Signal Lanterns of Paul Revere (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 18, 2023

2. The Old North Church & Historic Site Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.