Shrewsbury in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Ministers
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
1. Ministers Marker
In 1752, Job Cushing, the First Minister of the Congregational Church, erected a tavern at the corner of Main Street and Boylston Street. Sixty five Shrewsbury Minutemen gathered at this tavern and were the first called to arms on April 19, 1775. When Job Cushing died in 1760 a young Yale divinity student, Joseph Summer, became the second minister and served his parish and community for over 60 years.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1752.
Location. 42° 17.835′ N, 71° 42.836′ W. Marker is in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It can be reached from the intersection of Boylston Street and Church Road, on the right when traveling south. Located on the Shrewsbury Town Common. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shrewsbury MA 01545, 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 distance of this marker: Shrewsbury Tea Party (here, next to this marker); First Meeting House (here, next to this marker); Slavery (a few steps from this marker); New Township (a few steps from this marker); General Knox (a few steps from this marker); Bandstand (a few steps from this marker);
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Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
2. Ministers Marker
Set in the ground next to the walkway.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
