Bath in Sagadahoc County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Constable William Lawrence
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 6, 2014
1. Constable William Lawrence Marker
Constable William Lawrence
"Uncle Billy"
Jan. 2, 1814 - Sept. 3, 1883
Shot and killed by a burglar
while on patrol at the site on
the night of September 3, 1883.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is September 3, 1855.
Location. 43° 54.81′ N, 69° 48.84′ W. Marker is in Bath, Maine, in Sagadahoc County. It is on Broad Street near Front Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 Broad Street, Bath ME 04530, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Midcoast Maine. 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: City of Bath (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named City of Bath (within shouting distance of this marker); Bath Street Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); All Gave Some, Some Gave All - Vietnam War (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named City of Bath (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named City of Bath (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named City of Bath (about 500 feet away); Winter Street Center (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bath.
More about this marker. This marker is
this page online
Additional keywords. policer officier
Photographed by Kevin W., July 28, 2025
2. Two Constable William Lawrence Markers
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 6, 2014
3. Bath Saving Institution Building
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 667 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 13, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2. submitted on October 15, 2025, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 13, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
