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

First Church in East Parish

Historic Site

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

1. First Church in East Parish Marker

Inscription. In 1743, the members of the original church who lived in this part of town asked to be set off as the East Parish. By 1748, a meeting house was ready and the Rev. Peter Thatcher accepted the call as its first minister. The meetinghouse, "for the public worship of God", was built on land given by John Sweet. In 1824, the decision was made to build a new meetinghouse rather than repair the old one. The building was erected in 1825 and lengthened in 1857. In May 1904, the present brick building was erected. The beautiful 1825 edifice, known as the "White Church", was taken down in 1951.

Erected 2014 by Attleboro Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1904.

Location. 41° 56.69′ N, 71° 16.941′ W. Marker is in Attleboro, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is in South Attleboro. It is on Park Street (Massachusetts Route 123) just east of Pleasant Street ( Route 123), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 Park Street, Attleboro

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MA 02703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker 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: Veterans Memorial Common (within shouting distance of this marker); Memory of the Revolutionary Soldiers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peters Square (about 300 feet away); United States Post Office Building (about 400 feet away); Bolkum's Tavern Site (about 400 feet away); 19th Century Training Field (about 500 feet away); Charles O. Fiske Square (about 600 feet away); The Mullaney Twins Memorial Parking Area (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Attleboro.

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

2. First Church in East Parish

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 137 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.