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

Bolkum's Tavern Site

Historic Site

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

1. Bolkum's Tavern Site Marker

Inscription. This tavern played an important role in Attleboro's early history. One such event was the organizational meeting of the "Washington Rifle Corps" 4th Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 5th Division. On June 24, 1815, an "L" of the tavern was dedicated for the regular use by the Bristol Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons for their first meeting. For a period in the mid-19th Century, the mail was kept at the Inn. A wing of the tavern served as the first jewelry shop in East Attleborough.

Erected 2014 by Attleboro Historical Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Military. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 24, 1815.

Location. 41° 56.674′ N, 71° 17.034′ W. Marker is in Attleboro, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is in South Attleboro. It is at the intersection of Park Street (Massachusetts Route 123) and South Main Street ( Route 152), on the right when traveling east on Park Street. Touch for map. Marker is at

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or near this postal address: 5 Park St, Attleboro 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: Peters Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles O. Fiske Square (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mullaney Twins Memorial Parking Area (within shouting distance of this marker); L.G. Balfour Company WWII Marker (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Church in East Parish (about 400 feet away); First Parsonage, East Parish (about 500 feet away); Memory of the Revolutionary Soldiers (about 600 feet away); Veterans Memorial Common (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Attleboro.

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

2. Bolkum's Tavern Site 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 220 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.