Southampton City Centre , England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Mayflower Memorial
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 1, 2025
1. Mayflower Memorial Marker
The Mayflower Memorial is also known as the Pilgrim Fathers' Memorial. It was built in 1913 to commemorate the departure of 'the little company of Pilgrim Fathers who were destined to be the founders of the New England States of America' on 15 August 1620. Their transatlantic voyage began near this spot in two ships, the Mayflower and the Speedwell.
Built of Portland stone, the memorial has eight plaques dedicated to the memory of pilgrims, passengers and crew. They include plaques for the Hopkins family and Edward Doty, who were from Hampshire, and John Alden, who joined the crew at Southampton.
Two plaques were added in 2020. One is dedicated to the Wampanoag, the People of the Dawn, who have lived where the Mayflower came ashore for over 12,000 years. The other panel is devoted to the many migrant communities who have either passed through Southampton or made it their home.
Erected by Southampton City Council.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is August 15, 1620.
Location. 50° 53.876′ N, 1° 24.423′ W. Marker is in Southampton
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Regionally, this marker and memorial is in England’s Hampshire Ports. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, 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 the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mayflower Pilgrims Memorial (here, next to this marker); Migration in Southampton (here, next to this marker); Cuckoo Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); Westgate (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Walter Taylor (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Westgate (about 120 meters away); Southampton's Medieval West Quay c.1450 (about 120 meters away); Nos. 52-56 French Street (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southampton.
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 1, 2025
2. Mayflower Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 336 times since then and 101 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
