Plymouth in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
William Bradford
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2017
1. William Bradford Marker
Governor and Historian
of the
Plymouth Colony
Born in Austerfield, England – 1590
Died in Plymouth, New England – 1657
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“So they lefte ye goodly & pleasante citie, which had been their resting place nere 12 years; but they knew they were pilgrims, & looked not much on those things, but lift up their eyes to ye heavens, their dearest cuntrie, and quieted their spirits.”
William Bradford
“of Plimouth Plantation”
Other Side of Monument:
“Lastly (and which was not least) a great hope, & inward zeal they had of laying some good foundation (or at least to make some way thereunto) for ye propagating & advancing ye Gospell of ye Kingdom of Christ in those remote parts of ye world, yea, though they should be but even as stepping stones, unto others for ye performing of so great a work.”
William Bradford
“of Plimouth Plantation”
Rear of Monument:
“Placed by the
Plymouth
Bicentennial Commission
Thanksgiving Day
November 25, 1976
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1590.
Location. 41°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Plymouth Waterfront (a few steps from this marker); Cole’s Hill (a few steps from this marker); 1630-1930 (within shouting distance of this marker); Leyden Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Tribble House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Coles Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); First House Built by the Pilgrims (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Isaac Doten (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2017
2. Side of Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2017
3. Side of Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2017
4. Rear of Monument
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, July 17, 2014
5. William Bradford Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 22, 2017
6. William Bradford Statue
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, July 17, 2014
7. William Bradford Marker in Plymouth Park
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, July 17, 2014
8. William Bradford Marker
H I William Bradford
of Austerfield, Yorkshire England. Was the son of William and Alice Bradford. He was the governor of Plymouth Colony from 1621 to 1633, 1635,1637, 1639-1643 and 1645 to 1657
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, July 17, 2014
9. William Bradford Marker
Under this stone rest the ashes of William Bradford a zealous purian and sincere Christrian, Gov. of Ply. Col. from april 1621 to 1657 (the year he died age 69) except 5 yrs which he declined.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2014, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 763 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on September 1, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on August 1, 2014, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 6. submitted on September 1, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7, 8, 9. submitted on August 1, 2014, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
