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

First Meeting House in Wrentham

Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 7, 2012

1. First Meeting House in Wrentham Marker

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This stone is the door-step and now marks the site of the first Meeting House in Wrentham erected in 1684 that the people might have a suitable place to attend the worship of God. Here the townsmen held their meetings and to this spot they were summoned in time of danger

Erected 1923 by The Citizens of Wrentham.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1684.

Location. 42° 3.997′ N, 71° 19.666′ W. Marker is in Wrentham, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. Marker is at the intersection of South St (U.S. 1A) and East Street, on the left when traveling south on South St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wrentham MA 02093, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Helen Adams Keller (within shouting distance of this marker); First Wrentham School House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lakeview (approx. 3 miles away); Birthplace of Horace Mann (approx. 3.1 miles away); Foxborough State Hospital Cemetery

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(approx. 3.4 miles away); Eric Lee Hatch (approx. 3½ miles away); The Dorchester School Farm (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Town Lot (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wrentham.

Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 7, 2012

2. First Meeting House in Wrentham Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 403 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.