Marshfield in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
First Church of Marshfield
Old Ordinary
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, July 1, 2026
1. First Church of Marshfield Marker
Marshfield
First building at Winslow Cemetery 1641
First located on this site 1706
Present church built 1838
Here the Tory Resolves of the Town of Marshfield were passed January 31, 1776
British tea stored here was seized by Patriots and burned on Tea Rock Hill December 19, 1773
1975
Erected 1975 by Marshfield Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1706.
Location. 42° 5.519′ N, 70° 42.607′ W. Marker is in Marshfield, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. It is at the intersection of Ocean Street (Massachusetts Route 139) and Moraine Street ( Route 3A), on the right when traveling west on Ocean Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1994 Ocean Street, Marshfield MA 02050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the South Shore.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Marshfield Training Field (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel Webster Tablet (within shouting distance of this marker); Marshfield Veterans of the American Revolution (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tea Rock Hill (about 800 feet away); Ford Mill (approx. half a mile away); Edward Winslow (approx. 1½ miles away); Site of First Church (approx. 1½ miles away); Early Settlers at Green Harbor Marshfield (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshfield.
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1. 1600s and the Church - FCC Marshfield.
It was during 1640 that Mr. Richard Blinman became the first ordained Minister to(Submitted on July 1, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)service the Marshfield congregation having arrived from Wales in 1636.Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, July 1, 20262. First Church of Marshfield Marker
2. Tea, Tories and Redcoats in Marshfield.
On December 16, 1773, the Sons of Liberty in Boston famously dumped a shipment of tea belonging to the British East India Company into Boston Harbor in defiance of the Tea Act. Three days later, ...on December 19, 1773, a group of Marshfield Whigs led by two ardent patriots, Jeremiah Low and Benjamin White, broke into the Old Ordinary near the town common and removed a store of tea kept in the cellar there. They also took tea from other houses where it was known to be stored in significant quantities....(Submitted on July 1, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, July 1, 2026
3. Marshfield Mile Marker
To Plymouth
15 M →
To Boston
← 23 M
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, July 1, 2026
4. First Church of Marshfield
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, July 1, 2026
5. The Old Ordinary Building
The original structure of the Old Ordinary has been expanded and modified over the years and currently operates as a full-service cafe and retail center.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 1, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
