Sandwich in Barnstable County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

First Church of Christ / The Dexter Grist Mill

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 15, 2023

1. First Church of Christ / The Dexter Grist Mill Marker

Inscription.
First Church of Christ
A congregational chapel was first built on this site in 1813 and replaced in 1847 with this lovely Greek revival with a spire said to be reminiscent of the London spires designed by Christopher Wren. It is one of America's most photographed churches and graced the cover of Elvis Presley's 1967 album "How Great Thou Art."

The Dexter Grist Mill
The mill is a restoration of the original mill built in 1640 by Thomas Dexter. Early settlers from miles around came here to the center of town to have their grain ground into flour. Deter's Mill sits on the dam, which creates a beautiful, large millpond. At one time, a tag factory and then a tea shop stood next to the mill.

This historic marker is a gift from the Sandwich 375 Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 41° 45.485′ N, 70° 29.992′ W. Marker is in Sandwich, Massachusetts, in Barnstable County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Massachusetts Route 130) and Water Street (Massachusetts Route 130), on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sandwich MA 02563, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within walking distance of this marker. Sandwich Town Hall/Mill Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Lest We Forget (within shouting distance of this marker); Dexter’s Grist Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Sandwich Vietnam War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sandwich Civil War Monument (about 300 feet away); Battle Of The Bulge (about 400 feet away); Our Fallen Heroes in The World War (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of the Sandwich Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandwich.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 15, 2023

2. First Church of Christ / The Dexter Grist Mill Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.