New Bedford in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

New Bedford Historic District

Photographed By Bryan Simmons, August 2012

1. New Bedford Historic District Marker

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Has been designated a registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the historic sites act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States

Erected 1966 by National Parks Service, Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 41° 38.14′ N, 70° 55.435′ W. Marker is in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. Marker is on Williams Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Bedford MA 02740, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Andrew Robeson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Signs of the Time (within shouting distance of this marker); Preserving Whaling's Legacy (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Custom House-Customary Duty (within shouting distance of this marker); Bourne Warehouse

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Mariner's Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War’s First Black Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); Heroes of Fort Wagner (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bedford.

Photographed By Bryan Simmons, August 2012

2. New Bedford Historic District Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 557 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.