Quaboag Plantation in West Brookfield in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Judge Jebediah Foster
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, June 26, 2026
1. Judge Jebediah Foster Marker
of
Judge Jebediah Foster
Revolutionary Patriot
Built 1735 Burned 1901
Tradition indicates that he wrote the first draft of the constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts here in his office.
Presented by
Jebediah Foster Chapter
Daughters of American Revolution
Erected by Jebediah Foster Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
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 Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1735.
Location. 42° 13.925′ N, 72° 7.672′ W. Marker is in West Brookfield, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It is in Quaboag Plantation. It is on Foster Hill Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Brookfield MA 01585, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Quiet Corner and in Greater Worcester. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Whitefield (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Burial Ground (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thomas and Mary Milletts Home Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Fortified House (approx. 0.3 miles away); John Ayres (approx. 0.3 miles away); Boston Post Road (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Boston Post Road (approx. half a mile away); Fort Gilbert (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Brookfield.
Also see . . . Jebediah Foster - West Brookfield Historical Commission. Jedediah Foster was born October 10, 1726 in Andover, MA. He graduated from Harvard in 1744, studied law and practiced at Brookfield. In 1749, Jedediah Foster married Dorothy Dwight, daughter of General Dwight and settled in the house on the hill. Here the Fosters reared a family of seven
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, June 26, 2026
2. Judge Jebediah Foster Marker (wide)
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, June 26, 2026
3. Judge Jebediah Foster - additional information
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, June 26, 2026
4. Judge Jebediah Foster - additional information
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, June 26, 2026
5. Site of Judge Jebediah Foster Marker
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, June 26, 2026
6. Welcome to Quaboag Plantation
A sign posted at the west end of Foster Hill Road welcomes visitors to historic Quaboag in West Brookfield.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 27, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
