Plymouth in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

The Pilgrimage of John Howland

Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, October 12, 2026

1. The Pilgrimage of John Howland Marker

Inscription. Here ended the Pilgrimage of
John Howland
who died February 25, 1672/3
aged above 80 years.
He married Elizabeth daughter of
John Tilley
who came with him in the
Mayflower Dec. 1620.
From them are descended a
numerous posterity.
"Hee was a godly man and an ancient professor in the wayes of Christ. Hee was one of the first comers into this land and was the last man that was left of those that came over on the Shipp called the Mayflower that lived in Plymouth."
Plymouth records

Erected by The Pilgrim John Howland Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1673.

Location. 41° 57.345′ N, 70° 39.961′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. It is at the intersection of School Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling south on School Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plymouth MA 02360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the South Shore.

It is also in

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the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Children of John and Elizabeth Howland (here, next to this marker); James Warren (a few steps from this marker); Major William Bradford (a few steps from this marker); Mr. Thomas Clarke (within shouting distance of this marker); First Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Cushman (within shouting distance of this marker); Tercentenary Cannons (within shouting distance of this marker); Elder William Brewster (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.

More about this marker. Located in Burial Hill Cemetery.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. The Howland Family, Passenger Profile - The Mayflower Society.

Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, October 12, 2026

2. The Pilgrimage of John Howland Marker

The steeple of the First Parish Church is visible in the distant background.

John Howland was a single man when he traveled on the Mayflower, as a servant of John Carver.
John was probably born at Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire, circa 1598-99, the son of Henry and Margaret Howland. He died at Kingston, 23 February 1672/73. John married at Plymouth, circa 1623, Elizabeth Tilley. Elizabeth and her parents, John and Joan (Hurst) Tilley were also passengers on the Mayflower. Elizabeth was baptized at Henlow, Bedford, England, 30 August 1607; she died at Swansea, 21 December 1687.

(Submitted on October 13, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)

2. John Howland - 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. He rather famously fell off the Mayflower during a violent storm, but was able to grab a trailing line and pull himself back to the ship.

(Submitted on October 13, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)

3. Burial Hill (Wikipedia).

Burial Hill is a historic cemetery or burying
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, October 12, 2026

3. The Pilgrimage of John Howland Marker
Plymouth Harbor is in the background
ground on School Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Established in the 17th century, it is the burial site of several Pilgrims, the founding settlers of Plymouth Colony. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.

(Submitted on October 19, 2026, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, October 12, 2026

4. The Pilgrimage of John Howland Marker

The marker is near this large tree.

Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, October 12, 2026

5. The Pilgrimage of John Howland Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 12, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.