Kingston in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
The Home of John Howland and his Wife
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 25, 2026
1. The Home of John Howland and his Wife Marker
Here stood the home of John Howland and his wife Elizabeth Tilley Howland from 1638 until his death February 23, 1673. Both were passengers in the ship Mayflower.
In grateful remembrance, this land has been bought by their descendants and this memorial erected upon the 300th anniversary of their landing at Plymouth, Mass.
Erected 1920 by Descendants of John Howland.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1638.
Location. 41° 59.684′ N, 70° 42.31′ W. Marker is in Kingston, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. It is on Howlands Lane north of Standish Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Located at the top of the hill, visible, but difficult to see, from the road. There is also a small marker at the roadside near the gravel parking area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kingston MA 02364, 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Historic Site of Home of Joseph Howland (a few steps from this marker); The Brig Independence (approx. 0.4 miles away); North Plymouth 9-11 Memorial (approx. 1½ miles away); a different marker also named North Plymouth 9-11 Memorial (approx. 1½ miles away); Homestead of Captain Myles Standish (approx. 1.8 miles away); William Brewsters Homestead (approx. 2.1 miles away); Site of Nook Gate (approx. 2.1 miles away); Welcome to the Old Burial Ground, c. 1632-1787 (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingston.
Regarding The Home of John Howland and his Wife. This location is known as the Rocky Nook Archaeological Dig site by The Pilgrim John Howland Society, which also operates the Jabez Howland House in Plymouth.
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Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 25, 2026
2. The Home of John Howland and his Wife Marker
The home site is in the background behind the kiosk.
Also see . . .
1. The Pilgrim John Howland Society.
Founded in 1897, the Pilgrim John Howland Society (PJHS) is a historic, family-founded nonprofit dedicated to preserving and presenting the story of Mayflower Pilgrims John Howland and Elizabeth (Tilley) Howland through education, exhibition and research. In addition to functioning as a family genealogical society, the organization also owns and manages the Jabez Howland historic homestead (c.1667) in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the shallop Elizabeth Tilley, and the Rocky Nook family homestead property in Kingston, Massachusetts.(Submitted on May 26, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
2. John Howland (1592-1672) - Find-a-Grave.
Mayflower Passenger and Colonial New England Pioneer. He accompanied the Separatists aboard the Mayflower on their 1620 voyage to New England as a servant of John Carver, who was to serve as the first governor of Plymouth Colony.(Submitted on May 26, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
3. Elizabeth Tilley Howland (1607-1686) - Find-a-Grave. <blockquote>Original Mayflower
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 25, 2026
3. John Howland Home Site Roadside Marker
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 25, 2026
4. Map of John Howland Land Grant and Home Site
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 25, 2026
5. John Howland Home Site
John Howland home site's foundation. Archaeological markers show the
"Entrance" and "Hearth". This area is also known as the Kingston, Rocky Nook Archeological Site
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 25, 2026
6. The Home of John Howland and his Wife Marker
View of marker from road.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 33 times since then. Last updated on June 13, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 26, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. 6. submitted on June 5, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
