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

John Hancock

(1737-1793)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 6, 2026

1. John Hancock Marker

Inscription. Charming. Flashy. Rich. Hancock is one of Boston's most prominent citizens, and he wants more. Initially an ally of Hutchinson and his family, Hancock's business interests are often at odds with Parliamentary policy (that is to say, they are illegal). He's got a lot to lose, but he didn't become the richest guy in town without taking a few risks. Best case scenario: He becomes as powerful as he is rich. Worst case: Imminent death? He'll take those odds!

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1737.

Location. 42° 21.42′ N, 71° 3.517′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Milk Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on Milk 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

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Street, Boston MA 02108, 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: Samuel Adams (here, next to this marker); One Ticket. A Whole Lot of Revolution! (here, next to this marker); Scipio Gunney (here, next to this marker); Thomas Hutchinson (here, next to this marker); Phillis Wheatley (here, next to this marker); John Adams (here, next to this marker); See Where the Boston Tea Party Began (here, next to this marker); Old South Meeting House (here, next to 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.

South side of Old South Meeting House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 6, 2026

3. South side of Old South Meeting House

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on November 12, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 2, 3. submitted on November 11, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.