Athol in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

2nd Meetinghouse

1741 - 1772

Photographed by Terry Ashmore, May 27, 2024

1. 2nd Meetinghouse Marker

Inscription.
Pioneers worshipped and governed in crude cabin here. Fearing Indians they kept muskets at their sides. In the yard were a whipping post and stocks to punish wicked men and naughty boys.

Erected by Athol Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1741.

Location. 42° 34.63′ N, 72° 13.105′ W. Marker is in Athol, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It is on Pleasant Street near Victoria Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 834 Pleasant Street, Athol MA 01331, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Quiet Corner

and in Greater Worcester.

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

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distance of this marker: First Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Toll Gate (approx. 0.8 miles away); Hiding Place for Slaves (approx. 0.8 miles away); Uptown Common and 3rd Meetinghouse (approx. 0.8 miles away); Stagecoach Stop (approx. 0.9 miles away); World War l Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Indian Trail (approx. 0.9 miles away); Town House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athol.

Photographed by Terry Ashmore, May 27, 2024

2. 2nd Meetinghouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2024, by Terry Quattrociocch1 of Gardner, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2024, by Terry Quattrociocch1 of Gardner, Massachusetts. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.