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

Inscription. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the South Coast.

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: New Bedford Institution for Savings Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); The Andrew Robeson House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Andrew Robeson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Signs of the Time (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Rodman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Preserving Whaling's Legacy (within shouting distance

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of this marker); U.S. Custom House-Customary Duty (within shouting distance of this marker); Wealth with a Conscience (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

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025

3. New Bedford Historic District Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025

4. New Bedford Historic District Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025

5. New Bedford Historic District Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 781 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 12, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.