Athlone in County Westmeath, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
The Wife of Dean Goldsmith
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Bean chéile Dean Goldsmith
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 4, 2025
1. The Wife of Dean Goldsmith / Bean chéile Dean Goldsmith Marker
30th September 1769,
the wife of Dean Goldsmith, cousin of
Oliver Goldsmith, poet, essayist and playwright
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30 Meán Fómhair 1769,
chireadh bean an Dean Goldsmith
col ceathar d'Oliver Goldsmith
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is September 30, 1769.
Location. 53° 25.42′ N, 7° 56.291′ W. Marker is in Athlone, Leinster, in County Westmeath. It is on Dublin Gate Street (Leinster Route 446) close to Church Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the stone tower door, on the St. Mary's Church of Ireland grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 37-41 Church Street, Athlone, Leinster N37 CK27, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hidden Heartlands. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Colonel Richard Grace (here, next to this marker); The Franciscans in Athlone (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilmot Coat Of Arms/
this page online
More about this marker. The marker is heavily weathered.
Also see . . . "Athlone Again, Naturally" Post (Seán Carabini).
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 4, 2025
2. The Wife of Dean Goldsmith / Bean chéile Dean Goldsmith Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 4, 2025
3. The Wife of Dean Goldsmith / Bean chéile Dean Goldsmith Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 14, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
