Hingham in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
General Benjamin Lincoln House
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, March 28, 2026
1. General Benjamin Lincoln House Marker
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United States.
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1973
Erected 1973.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Shays' Rebellion series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 42° 14.578′ N, 70° 53.543′ W. Marker is in Hingham, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. It is at the intersection of North Street and Lincoln Street, on the left when traveling east on North Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 181 North Street, Hingham MA 02043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Benjamin Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Lincoln House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hingham Massachusetts (approx. Ό mile away); Old Ship Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Reverend Peter Hobart (approx. 0.3 miles 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.
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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(Submitted on March 28, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)Lincoln to own the house that his great-grandfather Thomas built around 1665.Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, March 28, 20262. General Benjamin Lincoln House Marker
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.(Submitted on March 28, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
3. Benjamin Lincoln - Find-a-Grave.
Revolutionary War Continental Army Major General. Served with distinction in the Northern battles of Bennington and Saratoga. Made commander of the Charleston, South Carolina defenses in 1778, he allowed the British to box him in the city, which he surrendered after the siege (1780). Exchanged, he joined George Washington's army in time to participate in Cornwallis' defeat at Yorktown.(Submitted on March 28, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
4. Shay's Rebellion - Wikipedia.
Shays's Rebellion was an armed uprising in Western Massachusetts and Worcester in response to a debt crisis among the citizenry and in opposition to the(Submitted on April 20, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)state government's increased efforts to collect taxes on both individuals and their trades.Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, March 28, 20263. General Benjamin Lincoln House181 North Street. House faces North Street at intersection with Lincoln Street. Parking access is from Lincoln Street.
Additional commentary.
1. Benjamin Lincoln's Role in the Shays's Rebellion (August 29, 1786 February 1787).
In early 1787, Benjamin Lincoln helped put an end to an uprising of western Massachusetts farmers opposed to increased taxation and government coercion in their trade, known as Shays's Rebellion.
— Submitted May 5, 2026.
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, March 24, 2026
4. General Benjamin Lincoln House Parking Entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Last updated on May 5, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 28, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
