Downtown in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

John Adams

(1735-1826)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 6, 2026

1. John Adams Marker

Inscription. A lawyer and civic leader, John Adams always does what he thinks is right. If it gets him into trouble, so be it! And if it raises his profile, all the better! He defended the soldiers in the Boston Massacre case and publicly supported the colonists after the destruction of the tea. Is he a bit jealous of his cousin, Samuel? He'd never say.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #02 John Adams, and the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series lists.

Location. 42° 21.422′ N, 71° 3.515′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Washington Street and Milk Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street. The marker is one of several posted on the fence of the shop next to the Old South Meeting House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 Washington Street, Boston MA 02111, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Historic Boston. It is also in 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: See Where the Boston Tea Party Began (here, next to this marker); Old South Meeting House (here, next to this marker); Abigail Adams (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Old South Meeting House (here, next to this marker); Phillis Wheatley (here,

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next to this marker); a different marker also named Old South Meeting House (a few steps from this marker); Boston Transcript Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old South Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.

Front view of Old South Meeting House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 6, 2026

2. Front view of Old South Meeting House

Several markers are affixed to the small shop to the right of the entrance to Old South Meeting House.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.