Marblehead in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Huzzah! for "Old Ironsides"
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 27, 2010
1. Huzzah! for "Old Ironsides" Marker
Marblehead citizens have embraced
USS Constitution
on three historic visits:
3 April 1814 when beneath the guns of Fort Sewall she found refuge from an overwhelming British force
29-31 July 1931 when under tow on the nationwide pennies campaign tour to assure her preservation
20-21 July 1997 when during her Bicentennial she sailed from Boston and moored here to the cheers of thousands
A safe and welcoming harbor
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is April 3, 1814.
Location. 42° 30.489′ N, 70° 50.502′ W. Marker is in Marblehead, Massachusetts, in Essex County. It can be reached from the intersection of Front Street and Fort Sewall Terrace, on the right when traveling north. Located in Fort Sewall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marblehead MA 01945, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Massachusetts’ North Shore, in Greater Boston, and in the Merrimack Valley. 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. 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: Gen. Casimir Pulaski (here, next to this marker); Fort Sewall (a few steps from this marker); Fort Sewall Site Plan (a few steps from this marker); Welcome - You Are Entering Fort Sewall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Sewall
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 27, 2010
2. Huzzah! for "Old Ironsides" Marker
The Huzzah! for "Old Ironsides" marker is on the left. On the right is the Gen. Casimir Pulaski marker. Beyond is Marblehead Harbor and Marblehead Light.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 27, 2010
3. Huzzah! for "Old Ironsides" Marker
The marker is at the base of the flagpole
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,029 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
