Shrewsbury in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
George Washington Visit
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
1. George Washington Visit Marker
While President, George Washington visited the town of Shrewsbury. Two children greeted him as he emerged from his carriage, and he handed each of them coins. Artemas Ward, one of the first generals of the Colonial forces and a Shrewsbury resident, refused to meet Washington, evidently still bitter about his military displacement early in the Revolutionary War.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism.
Location. 42° 17.854′ N, 71° 42.838′ W. Marker is in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It is at the intersection of Boylston Street and Church Road, on the right when traveling south on Boylston Street. 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 Library (here, next to this marker); Watchmaker (a few steps from this marker); 1830 Brick Schoolhouse (a few steps from this marker); Bandstand (a few steps from this marker); General Knox (a few steps from this marker); Slavery (within shouting distance of this marker); Shrewsbury Tea Party (within shouting distance of this marker); Ministers (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shrewsbury.
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Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
2. George Washington Visit Marker
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 317 times since then and 42 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.
