Fall River in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
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"Big Mamie"
A floating city packed into a fighting machine, the battleship USS Massachusetts performed outstanding World War II wartime actions. She fought in two oceans, used her firepower to help defeat the enemy, and returnedh ome after the war with not a single crew member lost in battle.
A visit to the battleship offers information about the courageous crew, the ship's innovative technology, and her distinctive and patriotic role serving the United States in the war.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 42.373′ N, 71° 9.814′ W. Marker is in Fall River, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It can be reached from Water Street west of Davol Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Water St, Fall River MA 02720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the South Coast. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: USS Massachusetts (a few steps from this marker); Oerlikon 20mm (within shouting distance of this marker); USS Lionfish (within shouting distance of this marker); 16-Inch Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Pearl Harbor Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); Below Deck (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fall River.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on October 5, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
