Stoughton in Norfolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
First Meeting House
Photographed by Conrad Ward, June 23, 2024
1. First Meeting House Marker
The First Meeting
House In Stoughton
Was Raised June 18, 1744.
Stoughton Historical
Society.
Erected 1908 by Stoughton Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 18, 1744.
Location. 42° 7.472′ N, 71° 6.071′ W. Marker is in Stoughton, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. It is at the intersection of Pleasant Street (Massachusetts Route 139) and Washington Street ( Route 27), on the left when traveling north on Pleasant Street. Located next to the First Parish Universalist Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 790 Washington Street, Stoughton MA 02072, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Boston. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Third Precinct of Stoughton (here, next to this marker); Stoughton's First Schoolhouse (a few steps from this marker); First Public Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Trolley Tracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Stoughton Musical Society (within shouting distance of this marker); George Quincy Clifford (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stoughton Railroad Station (about 600 feet away); Memorial Bell (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stoughton.
Photographed by Conrad Ward, June 23, 2024
2. First Meeting House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
