Hingham in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Benjamin Lincoln
(1732-1810)
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, March 24, 2026
1. Benjamin Lincoln Marker
1732 1810
Selectman 1765 1771
Town Clerk 1757 1776
Member of Provincial Congress
at Concord, Cambridge & Watertown
Major General in the Army of the Revolution
Secretary of War 1781 1783
Lieut - Governor of Mass. 1787
Collector of the Port of Boston 1789
President of the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati
This tablet erected by the Hingham Historical Society
Erected by Hingham Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.
Location. 42° 14.594′ N, 70° 53.509′ W. Marker is in Hingham, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. It is at the intersection of Lincoln Street and North Street, on the left when traveling north on Lincoln Street. Benjamin Lincoln marker is at the top of the triangle, east of the Benjamin Lincoln House museum. North of the Abraham Lincoln Statue and north the Samuel Lincoln House on North Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hingham MA 02043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Abraham Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); General Benjamin Lincoln House (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Lincoln House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hingham Massachusetts (approx. 0.2 miles away); Reverend Peter Hobart (approx. Ό mile away); Old Ship Church (approx. Ό mile away); POW/MIA Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Great Abolitionist Pic Nic of 1844 (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hingham.
Regarding Benjamin Lincoln. Marker describes significant roles of General Lincoln during his life. His residence just west of the marker is preserved as a museum and also contains many memorabilia of his life and times.
Related marker.
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, March 24, 2026
2. Benjamin Lincoln Marker
The Benjamin Lincoln House is byond the marker, .across the street.
Also see . . .
1. The Benjamin Lincoln House.
The Benjamin Lincoln House, at 181 North Street, in Hingham, stands in the heart of one of New Englands most historic townsas it has for over 350 years. Its most famous resident, Major General Benjamin Lincoln, 1733-1810, was the fourth Lincoln to own the house that his great-grandfather Thomas built around 1665.(Submitted on March 24, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
2. Benjamin Lincoln (Wikipedia).
Benjamin Lincoln (January 1733 May 9, 1810) was an American army officer. He served as a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Lincoln was involved in three major surrenders during the war.(Submitted on March 25, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
3. Benjamin Lincoln (1733-1810) - Find-a-Grave.
Revolutionary War Continental Army Major General. Served with distinction in the Northern battles of Bennington and Saratoga.(Submitted on March 25, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, March 24, 2026
3. General Benjamin Lincoln House
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, March 24, 2026
4. General Benjamin Lincoln House
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 25 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 24, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
