New Bedford in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

"Mr. Steadfast's Flag Plaza"

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025

1. "Mr. Steadfast's Flag Plaza" Marker

Inscription. Memorial
"Mr. Steadfast's Flag Plaza" Dedicated to the Whalers, Fishermen, Merchant Marines, Coastguardsmen, Keepers of the Light Houses and Light Ships who called New Bedford their homeport and made the ultimate sacrifice at sea in service to their communities.

This memorial was created by "The New Bedford Lions Club" in cooperation with Mayor Frederick M. Kalisz Jr.
September 26, 2004

Erected 2004 by New Bedford Lions Club.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 26, 2004.

Location. 41° 38.199′ N, 70° 55.369′ W. Marker is in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is on Elm Street near North Water Street, on the right when traveling east. Located in New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Bedford MA 02740, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the South Coast.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New

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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: "Mr. Steadfast" (here, next to this marker); New Bedford Lights the World (within shouting distance of this marker); Rodman Candleworks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); On This Site (about 400 feet away); Double Bank (about 400 feet away); The Benjamin Rodman House (about 400 feet away); Abijah Hathaway House (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Benjamin Rodman House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bedford.

Also see . . .
1. New Bedford Whaling - National Park Service. (Submitted on November 29, 2025, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (Wikipedia). (Submitted on November 29, 2025, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025

2. "Mr. Steadfast's Flag Plaza" Marker

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025

3. New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.