Duxbury in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
John and Priscilla Alden Family Sites
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 25, 2026
1. John and Priscilla Alden Family Sites Marker
Family Sites
has been designated a
National Historical Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America.
Longfellow's 1858 poem The Courtship of Miles Standish about the romance of Mayflower passengers John Alden and Priscilla Mullins became one of America's most popular national origin stories. This ca.1700 house became the focus of descendants' pride in telling the Alden story to successive generations.
2008
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Erected 2008 by National Park Service - U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1627.
Location. 42° 2.726′ N, 70° 41.131′ W. Marker is in Duxbury, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. It is on Railroad Avenue south of Alden Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 Alden Street, Duxbury MA 02332, 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: Alden House Historic Site (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Alden House Historic Site
this page online
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . .
1. Alden House National Historic Site.
Our Mission: The Alden Kindred of America honors the Alden family and the Pilgrim spirit through preservation of the Alden Historic Site and celebrates its legacy through education, exhibits, genealogy, programs, research and publication.(Submitted on May 26, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
2. John Alden (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 6, 2026, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Priscilla Alden (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 6, 2026, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 25, 2026
2. John and Priscilla Alden Family Sites Marker
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 25, 2026
3. John and Priscilla Alden Family Sites
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
