Stoughton in Norfolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Old Stoughton Musical Society

Photographed by Conrad Ward, June 23, 2024

1. Old Stoughton Musical Society Marker

Inscription. On November 7, 1786, America's oldest musical society was organized near this spot. This plaque placed on the occasion of the 200th anniversary in 1986.

Erected 1986.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is November 7, 1786.

Location. 42° 7.449′ N, 71° 6.065′ W. Marker is in Stoughton, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. It is on Park Street (Route 27), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Park 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 Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Public Schoolhouse (here, next to this marker); Trolley Tracks (a few steps from

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this marker); Stoughton's First Schoolhouse (a few steps from this marker); The Third Precinct of Stoughton (within shouting distance of this marker); First Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); George Quincy Clifford (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stoughton Armed Forces Memorial (about 500 feet away); Stoughton Roll of Honor (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stoughton.

Also see . . . History (Old Stoughton Musical Society). (Submitted on November 21, 2024.)

Former Stoughton Library Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Conrad Ward, June 23, 2024

2. Former Stoughton Library Building

Plaque is located to the left of the entrance

National Register of Historic Places Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Conrad Ward, June 23, 2024

3. National Register of Historic Places Marker

Also located at front entrance of building.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 616 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 16, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.