South Attleboro in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

First Parsonage, East Parish

Historic Site

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 11, 2024

1. First Parsonage, East Parish Marker

Inscription. The first parsonage for East Parish (East Attleborough) was built in 1822 at what was 41 South Main Street for the East Parish Church's third minister, Rev. John Ferguson. Rev. Ferguson lived here with his wife and eleven children for thirteen years. Moses Wilmarth was the next owner, and eventually it was the homestead of Joseph W. Capron. After 1945, it was used as an apartment building until the property converted the property to a parking area after the house was razed on November 27, 1998.

Erected 2014 by Attleboro Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is November 27, 1998.

Location. 41° 56.591′ N, 71° 17.063′ W. Marker is in Attleboro, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is in South Attleboro. It is on South Main Street (Massachusetts Route 152) just north of Mill Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41 South Main Street, Attleboro MA 02703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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is in Greater Providence.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Southbound Train Station (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mullaney Twins Memorial Parking Area (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Northbound Train Station (about 400 feet away); L.G. Balfour Company WWII Marker (about 400 feet away); Charles O. Fiske Square (about 400 feet away); Bolkum's Tavern Site (about 500 feet away); Alfred Johnson and John B. Morin (about 600 feet away); Peters Square (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Attleboro.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 11, 2024

2. First Parsonage, East Parish Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.