Plymouth in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
First Meeting House
Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025
1. First Meeting House Marker
This tablet is erected by the Pilgrim Society of Plymouth to mark the site of the site of the first meeting house built in 1637
Erected by Pilgrim Society of Plymouth.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1637.
Location. 41° 57.348′ N, 70° 39.861′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. It is at the intersection of Town Square and Market Street, on the left when traveling north on Town Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: House of William Bradford (a few steps from this marker); Metacomet (King Philip) (a few steps from this marker); Unitarian Controversy of 1801 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Town House of Plymouth (within shouting distance of this marker); William Brewster House Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Pilgrim Hopkins Heritage Society (within shouting distance of this marker); Pilgrim Spring (within
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025
2. First Meeting House 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 17 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.
