North Weymouth in Norfolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Puddingstone Memorials
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett
1. Puddingstone Memorials Dedication
On October 21, 2001 these puddingstone memorials were dedicated as symbols of hope that the souls of the first inhabitants of Wessagussett, the Massachusetts Indians and the first settlers of Weymouth, the Weston Colonists, have reconciled their differences and found peace.
Erected 2001 by Weymouth Historical Commission and Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapaug.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1623.
Location. 42° 14.797′ N, 70° 57.183′ W. Marker is in Weymouth, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. It is in North Weymouth. It is at the intersection of Sea Street and Willow Avenue on Sea Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 228 Sea Street, North Weymouth MA 02191, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Boston. 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: First English Settlement (a few steps from this marker); The Incorporation of Weymouth (a few steps from this marker); The Massachusett Tribe (a few steps from this marker); Settlement of Weymouth (approx. 0.6 miles away); Abigail Adams to John Adams, August 14, 1776
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Regarding Puddingstone Memorials. These markers memorialize the 2001 reconciliation between families of the differences and violence of 1623 between the Massachusetts Indians and the first European settlers of Weymouth. This memorial garden is understood to be within approximately 500 feet of the location where remains matching descriptions in the history of Weymouth were discovered and removed to Weymouth North Cemetery before 1891.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
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1. The Massacre at Wessagusset.
In 1622 the Pocanocket Chieftain, Massasoit, who had befriended the English Colonists at Plymouth the year before and formed an alliance with them, warned Edward Winslow of a conspiracy being undertaken by several tribes to attack a 2nd colony at Wessegusset (Weymouth)(Submitted on March 24, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)and the Plymouth Colony.Photographed by G.W.Bartlett2. The Puddingstone Memorials dedication and stone
2. Wessagussett Wetland and Woodland - Historic Conservation Site.
The Wessagusset Wetland and Woodland is a small historic site with a grassy area and short woodland trails, located in a neighborhood setting in North Weymouth. Interpretive signage shares Native American and Colonial history.(Submitted on March 24, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
3. Keynote Address at Dedication of the Wessagusset / Weymouth Colony Site.
Thank you for the privilege of this opportunity to speak with you. This October will mark 3 years since the ceremonies that opened this memorial park in honor of all the peoples at this little salt water cove that is Weechagaskas, Wessaguscus, Wessagussett or, in English, Weymouth Colony. This entire project is a badge of honor and leadership for this community.(Submitted on March 24, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
4. Wituwamat and Pecksout d. 1623, North Weymouth Cemetery. The bones of Wituwamat and Pecksuot were reinterred here, in his own family plot, by the late Edward Blanchard. (Submitted on March 24, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
5. Chickatawbut - Wikipedia.
Chickatawbut(Submitted on March 25, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)(died 1633; also known as Cicatabut and possibly as Oktabiest before 1622) was the sachem, or leader, of a large group of Indigenous people known as the Massachusett tribe in what is now eastern Massachusetts, United States, during the initial period of English settlement in the region in the early seventeenth century.Photographed by G.W.Bartlett3. An Indian Prayer-- An Indian Prayer -- O' Great Spirit,
whose voice I hear in the winds,
and whose breath gives life to all the world.
Hear me! I am small and weak, I need your
strength and wisdom.
Let me walk in beauty and make my eyes
ever behold the red and purple sunset.
Make my hands respect the things you have
made and my ears sharp to hear your voice.
Make me wise so that I may understand the
things you have taught my people.
Let me learn the lessons you have hidden
in every leaf and rock.
I seek strength, not to be greater than my
brother, but to fight my greatest enemy, myself.
Make me always ready to come to you with
clean hands and straight eyes.
So when life fades, as the fading sunset.
My spirit may come to you
without shame.
Additional keywords. Neponset, Moswetuset
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, March 24, 2026
4. Wessagussett Memorial Garden
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett
5. Wessagussett Memorial Garden Bench
Bench is placed facing the puddingstone memorials.
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, March 24, 2026
6. Margaret "Little Fawn" Tremblay memorial stone and Black Bear
In Memory of Margaret "Little Fawn" Tremblay Wife of Chief One Bear and Co-founder of The Order for the Preservation of Indian Culture.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 31 times since then. Last updated on March 25, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 24, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
