Marshfield in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
The Home of Daniel Webster
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, July 1, 2026
1. The Home of Daniel Webster Marker
Daniel Webster
from Apr. 23, 1832 until his death Oct. 24, 1852
lawyer, statesman orator
his grave is in the ancient cemetery
at the northerly side of the estate
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To commemorate these places and events
this tablet is erected by the
Boston University Law School Association
June 20, 1914
Erected 1914 by Boston University Law School Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is June 20, 1914.
Location. 42° 4.705′ N, 70° 40.895′ W. Marker is in Marshfield, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. It is at the intersection of Winslow Cemetery Road and Webster Street, on the left when traveling south on Winslow Cemetery Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marshfield MA 02050, 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Meetinghouse (approx. half a mile away); Daniel Webster (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Daniel Webster (approx. half a mile away); Early Settlers at Green Harbor Marshfield (approx. half a mile away); Site of First Church (approx. half a mile away); Edward Winslow (approx. half a mile away); Early Canal (approx. 1.6 miles away); Marshfield Veterans of the American Revolution (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshfield.
More about this marker. This marker is built into the stone wall of the old farm on the corner of Winslow Cemetery Road and Webster Street. Websters grave is in the Old Winslow Cemetery at the end of Winslow Cemetery Road. His historic home is located at 238 Webster Street, now The Daniel Webster Estate & Heritage Center.
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Also see . . .
1. Daniel Webster (Wikipedia).
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, July 1, 2026
2. The Home of Daniel Webster Marker
Daniel Webster (January 18, 1782 October 24, 1852) was an American lawyer, statesman, and diplomat who represented New Hampshire and Massachusetts in the U.S. Congress and served as the 14th and 19th U.S. secretary of state under presidents William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and Millard Fillmore. Webster was one of the most prominent American lawyers of the 19th century, arguing over 200 cases before the United States Supreme Court in his career.(Submitted on July 5, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
2. The Daniel Webster Estate: Estate History.
Captain John Thomas, son of Nathanial Ray Thomas, sold the estate to Daniel Webster, lawyer, orator and the Honorable Senator from Massachusetts. Webster farmed this property for twenty years. He built a small structure a short distance from the house and used it as a law office and horticultural library. There he met with dignitaries who came to visit him. Websters home was renowned and was described on the floor of the Senate and became part of the Congressional Record.(Submitted on July 5, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, June 30, 2026
3. The Home of Daniel Webster Marker
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, July 5, 2026
4. The Home of Daniel Webster Marker
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, July 5, 2026
5. The Daniel Webster Estate
The historic Daniel Webster Estate & Heritage Center at 238 Webster Street .2 miles east of the marker.
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, June 30, 2026
6. Old Winslow Cemetery c.1650
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 5, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
