Gladtidings Plain in Hingham in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Hingham Second Parish Church
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 2, 2026
1. Hingham Second Parish Church Marker
The first minister, Rev. Daniel Shute D.D., served from 1746 to 1802. Dedicated to the cause of freedom, he was a framer of the Constitution of Massachusetts and a member of the convention that adopted the Constitution of the United States.
His son, Dr. Daniel Shute, beloved physician and lifelong member of the church, was surgeon on the staff of Major General Benjamin Lincoln during the Revolutionary War.
Erected 1960 by Old Colony Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1742.
Location. 42° 12.642′ N, 70° 53.039′ W. Marker is in Hingham, Massachusetts, in Plymouth
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Regionally, this marker is on the South Shore. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Mill at Triphammer Pond (approx. 1.2 miles away); Second Almshouse (approx. 1.3 miles away); Chief Wompatuck (approx. 1.4 miles away); General History (approx. 1.4 miles away); US Military History (approx. 1.4 miles away); Korean War (approx. 1½ miles away); These Trees and This Stone (approx. 1½ miles away); In Memoriam to Hinghams War Dead (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 2, 2026
2. Hingham Second Parish Church Marker (wide view)
View of marker and Second Parish Church from sidewalk, facing South. Main Street visible in the background to the left.
More about this marker. The bronze plaque is affixed to a boulder just North and in front of the Second Parish Church. The plaque faces into the sidewalk (away from the road) and is not visible from the road.
Also see . . .
1. Second Parish in Hingham - History of Second Parish. <blockquote>For over 275 years, Second Parish in Hingham has been responding to the religious needs of its members and friends. It was founded in 1746 as one of the churches of the Standing Order of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. (Submitted on May 2, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
2. Rev. Daniel Shute - Find-a-Grave.
Pastor of then Hingham's Third (now Second) Parish Church. Married first Mary Cushing and second Deborah Cushing. Had two children with wife Mary: Mary Cushing, Dr. Daniel Cushing(Submitted on May 2, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
3. Memoir of Rev. Daniel Shute by Solomon Lincoln. This three-page memoir of the life of Reverend Daniel Shute written by Solomon Lincoln is included in The History of the Town of Hingham, published in 1893. (Submitted on May 2, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 2, 2026
3. Hingham Second Parish
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 2, 2026
4. Hingham Second Parish Church
The marker is to the far right in this picture.
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 2, 2026
5. Second Parish in Hingham
The marker is attached to the boulder in the foreground.
6. Original 1742 Meeting House
The original 1742 meeting house did not have a steeple. A steeple was added in 1796. See parish website for history.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 2, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
