Harvard Square on the Harvard University Campus in Cambridge in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Baptism of John Harvard
Photographed by R.J. OHara, August 14, 2025
1. Baptism of John Harvard Marker
A stone from John Harvard's baptismal church in London and an inscribed slate tablet explaining the stone's significance.
St. Savior's Church, Southwark, London
now the Cathedral Church of that Diocese
commemorates the Baptism of John Harvard
there on November 6, 1607
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is November 6, 1607.
Location. 42° 22.494′ N, 71° 6.986′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is in Harvard Square on the Harvard University Campus. It can be reached from Broadway east of Cambridge Street, on the right when traveling east. Located on the west wall of Harvard's Memorial Church, next to the main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cambridge MA 02138, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Boston. 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: Original Memorial Church Bell (a few steps from this marker); Appleton Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); John Harvard (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); University Hall / John Harvard (about 300 feet away); Holworthy Hall (about 300 feet away); Hollis Hall (about 400 feet away); Gore Hall (about 400 feet away); Massachusetts Hall (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.
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Additional keywords. Harvard University, Harvard College, Memorial Church
Photographed by R.J. OHara, August 14, 2025
2. Baptism of John Harvard Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2025, by R.J. OHara of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2025, by R.J. OHara of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
