Plymouth in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
The Church of Scrooby Leyden and the Mayflower
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2017
1. The Church of Scrooby Leyden and the Mayflower Marker
gathered on this hillside in 1620
has ever since preserved unbroken records
and maintained a continuous ministry.
Its first covenant being still the basis of its fellowship.
In reverent memory of its Pilgrim founders
this fifth meeting-house was erected A.D. MDCCCXCVII
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 41° 57.334′ N, 70° 39.89′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. Marker is at the intersection of Church Street and Town Square, on the left when traveling north on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plymouth MA 02360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Burial Hill (a few steps from this marker); Unitarian Controversy of 1801 (a few steps from this marker); Alexander Scammell (within shouting distance of this marker); The Town House of Plymouth (within shouting distance of this marker); John Alden (within shouting distance of this marker); Metacomet (King Philip) (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Doty
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2017
2. The Church of Scrooby Leyden and the Mayflower Marker
The marker can be seen to the right of he door to the church.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2017
3. First Parish Church of Plymouth
This church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Photographed By Brian Connors, June 14, 2020
4. The First Church in Plymouth and 2014 National Register of Historic Places tablets
Photographed By Brian Connors, June 14, 2020
5. The First Church in Plymouth entrance door
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 419 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 25, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on June 18, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
