New Bedford in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Benjamin Rodman House
circa 1820
Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025
1. Benjamin Rodman House Marker
By the mid-twentieth century, this magnificent granite home was completely enclosed by storefronts and being used as a warehouse. The Federal-style residence, the only waterfront mansion standing on its original foundation, was WHALE's first restoration project in 1965.
"Building the Future on the Best of the Past"
Erected by Waterfront Historic Area League.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 38.158′ N, 70° 55.453′ W. Marker is in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is at the intersection of N 2nd Street and Dover Street, on the right when traveling north on N 2nd Street. Located at the southwest corner of the Benjamin Rodman house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 N 2nd Street, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wealth with a Conscience (here, next to this marker); Bourne Warehouse (a few steps from this marker); Abijah Hathaway House (within shouting distance of this marker); New Bedford Institution for Savings Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); New Bedford Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Benjamin Rodman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Signs of the Time (within shouting distance of this marker); The Andrew Robeson House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bedford.
Also see . . .
1. Waterfront Historic Area League. (Submitted on December 18, 2025, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Waterfront Historic Area League (Wikipedia). (Submitted on December 18, 2025, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025
2. Benjamin Rodman House 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 67 times since then and 27 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.
