Plymouth in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Pilgrim Spring
Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025
1. Pilgrim Spring Marker
On the Meerstead
Set Off to
Elder William Brewster
In the Original Allotment
December 1620
Erected by the Town 1915
Freely drink and quench your thirst
Here drank the Pilgrim Fathers first
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1620.
Location. 41° 57.346′ N, 70° 39.828′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. It is at the intersection of Main Street Ext. (Massachusetts Route 3A) and Leyden Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street Ext.. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Main Street Ext, Plymouth MA 02360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the South Shore. 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: William Brewster House Site (here, next to this marker); Americas First Street (a few steps from this marker); Pilgrim Hopkins Heritage Society (a few steps from this marker); House of William Bradford (within shouting distance of this marker); On This Lot (within shouting distance of this marker); First Meeting House (within shouting distance
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025
2. Pilgrim Spring Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
