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

Admiral Forrest P. Sherman U.S.N.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025

1. Admiral Forrest P. Sherman U.S.N. Marker

Inscription. In Memory of
Admiral Forrest P. Sherman, U.S.N.
Chief of Naval Operations 1949 – 1951
He learned to love the sea in New Bedford
Erected November 11, 1955
By Kiwanis and the Standard - Times

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is November 11, 1955.

Location. 41° 38.103′ N, 70° 55.68′ W. Memorial is in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is at the intersection of William Street and N 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on William Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 144 William Street, New Bedford MA 02740, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial 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 what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Rescue of Six Fenians (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Frederick Douglass (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Theodore (within shouting distance of this marker); Whaleman’s Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam Veterans Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Trading Places (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Paul Cuffe's Atlantic World (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bedford.

Also see . . . Forrest Sherman (Wikipedia). (Submitted on December 18, 2025, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025

2. Admiral Forrest P. Sherman U.S.N. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.