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

"Mr. Steadfast"

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025

1. "Mr. Steadfast" Marker

Inscription. This American Eagle adopted as the symbol of television station WTEV as its inaugural program, Jan. 1, 1963, reigned atop the Old New Bedford Post Office from 1891-1956. The eagle was named "Mr. Steadfast" in 1956 by J. Gordon Edge Jr., winner of a Standard Times contest. The American Eagle as been the emblem of the United States of America since 1782

Erected 1997.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1963.

Location. 41° 38.199′ N, 70° 55.373′ W. Marker is in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is at the intersection of North Water Street and Elm Street, on the left when traveling south on North Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 N Water St, 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 England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the

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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's Flag Plaza" (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 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bedford.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025

2. "Mr. Steadfast" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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