Deerfield in Franklin County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Godfrey Nims
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 17, 2019
1. Godfrey Nims Marker
Ancestor of All of the
Name of Nims
Settled in Deerfield 1674
Fought under Capt. Turner 1676
Bought this Home Lot 1692
His House Burned, His Wife
and Seven Children Captured
or Killed by Indians in 1704.
This New Hampshire Boulder was
Erected as a Memorial by the
Nims Family Association
1914
Erected 1914 by Nims Family Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 42° 32.597′ N, 72° 36.177′ W. Marker is in Deerfield, Massachusetts, in Franklin County. Marker is on Memorial St, 0.1 miles east of Old Main St., on the right when traveling west. Located in front of the Memorial Hall Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Memorial St, Deerfield MA 01342, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Memorial Hall (a few steps from this marker); Benjamin Barrett (a few steps from this marker); Wells-Thorn House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lucy Terry Prince / Caesar (about 500 feet away); Godfrey Nims Home Lot (about 500 feet away); Barnard Tavern
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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 17, 2019
2. Godfrey Nims Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
