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

On This Site

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025

1. On This Site Marker

Inscription. On this site stood the mansion of William Rotch, Jr., built c. 1790 and moved to Johnny Cake Hill in 1851, where it serves as the Mariner's Home. In time, this property passed to Peter J. Haste, a native of Greece, whose generosity made possible its acquisition of the Old Dartmouth Historical Society in 1971.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.

Location. 41° 38.139′ N, 70° 55.383′ W. Marker is in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is at the intersection of William Street and North Water Street, on the right when traveling east on William Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 Johnny Cake Hill, 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 Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in

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what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Double Bank (here, next to this marker); Rodman Candleworks (within shouting distance of this marker); Centre Street (within shouting distance of this marker); New Bedford Lights the World (within shouting distance of this marker); Preserving Whaling's Legacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Utility Over Elegance (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mariner's Home (within shouting distance of this marker); New Bedford Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bedford.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025

2. On This Site Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 16 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.