Quincy in Norfolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
United First Parish Church
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2008
1. United First Parish Church Marker
Presidents of the United States
and their wives
John Adams – Second President 1735 1826
Abigail Adams 1744 1818
their son
John Quincy Adams – Sixth President 1767 1848
Louisa Catherine Adams 1775 1852
Erected by Adams Temple and School Fund.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #02 John Adams, the Former U.S. Presidents: #06 John Quincy Adams, the National Historic Landmarks, and the Unitarian Universalism (UUism) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1735.
Location. 42° 15.065′ N, 71° 0.19′ W. Marker is in Quincy, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. Marker is at the intersection of Hancock Street and Washington Street, on the left when traveling south on Hancock Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Quincy MA 02169, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Church of the Presidents (a few steps from this marker); Hancock Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Abigail Adams (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker
this page online
Also see . . . Adams National Historical Park. National Park Service website. (Submitted on April 18, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Additional keywords. Unitarian Universalism
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2008
2. United First Parish Church Marker
Marker is located to the left of the front door of the church.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2008
3. National Historic Landmark Marker
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
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1971
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2008
4. Landmark Marker on Church
The Landmark Plaque is to the right of the front door of the United First Parish Church.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2008
5. Church from Hancock Cemetery
The Adamses were originally laid to rest in Hancock Cemetery, located across the street from the United First Parish Church. The original marker for John Quincy Adams can be seen in the photo.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 23, 2017
6. Tombs of the Presidents
Presidents John and John Quincy Adams, along with their wives, are entombed within the United First Parish Church in Quincy.
Postcard by L.A. Chapin, circa 1915
7. First Church (Unitarian) Quincy, Mass....
Beneath the Portico of the Church are entombed the remains of John Adams and John Quincy Adams.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,137 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 18, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on August 24, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on November 19, 2015.
