Ipswich in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Revolution of 1689
1630 - 1930
Photographed by Marc Posner, July 8, 2024
1. Revolution of 1689 Marker
Here on August 23, 1687, the citizens of Ipswich, led by the Reverend John Wise, denounced the levy of taxes by the arbitrary government of Sir Edmund Andros, and from their protest sprang the American revolution of 1689
Erected 1930 by Massachusetts Bay Colony-Tercentenary Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Massachusetts Bay Colony—Tercentenary Commission Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1687.
Location. 42° 40.865′ N, 70° 50.138′ W. Marker is in Ipswich, Massachusetts, in Essex County. It is on North Main Street south of Green Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 North Main Street, Ipswich MA 01938, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Meetinghouse Green (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Ipswich Soldiers and Sailors (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lafayette's Tour (about 300 feet away); American Legion Auxiliary Unit No 80 (about 300 feet away); Ipswich Civil War Monument (about 300 feet away); Market Street (about 600 feet away); The Unknown Dead (about 600 feet away); Pillow Lace (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ipswich.
Also see . . .
1. 1689 Boston Revolt. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 16, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Historical Markers Erected by Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Commission (1930). Internet Archive website entry:
Original 1930 publication by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Tercentenary Commission Markers, commemorating the three hundredth anniversary of the Massachusetts
Photographed by Michael Tiernan, September 23, 2011
2. Revolution of 1689 Marker
Additional keywords. Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Commission
Photographed by Marc Posner, July 8, 2024
3. Revolution of 1689 Marker in front of Living Faith United Methodist Church
Photographed by Marc Posner, July 8, 2024
4. Living Faith United Methodist Church
Photographed by Michael Tiernan, September 23, 2011
5. Revolution of 1689 Marker
Approaching the marker from the south.
Photographed by Michael Tiernan, September 23, 2011
6. Revolution of 1689 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2011, by Michael Tiernan of Danvers, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 2,015 times since then and 407 times this year. Last updated on August 10, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. Photos: 1. submitted on August 10, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. 2. submitted on September 26, 2011, by Michael Tiernan of Danvers, Massachusetts. 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. 5, 6. submitted on September 26, 2011, by Michael Tiernan of Danvers, Massachusetts. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
