New Bedford in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Colonel George Claghorn
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015
1. Colonel George Claghorn Marker
was located the shipyard of
Colonel George Claghorn
Builder of U.S. Frigate Constitution
and Ship Rebecca the first whaler
to double Cape Horn.
His service in the War of the
Revolution covered a period
of five years - as First
Lieutenant - Captain - Major.
Text on the Monument Stone
1797 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1997
Erected 1930 by New Bedford Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.
Location. 41° 38.044′ N, 70° 55.264′ W. Marker is in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. Marker is on MacArthur Drive south of Elm Street, on the left when traveling south. This marker is located in the downtown area, along the waterfront, in the vicinity of the New Bedford Harbor, Ferry Terminal.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ernestina's Many Lives (here, next to this marker); Cape Verde to New Bedford (a few steps from this marker); Lost Lightship Sailors Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Whaling's Final Days (within shouting distance of this marker); Merrill's Wharf (within shouting distance of this marker); From Whales to Bales (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Commonwealth of Toil (about 300 feet away); The Dartmouth (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bedford.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015
2. Colonel George Claghorn Marker
Close-up view of the text on the bronze plaque.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015
3. Colonel George Claghorn Marker
View of the marker looking south on MacArthur Drive.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015
4. Colonel George Claghorn Marker
View of the marker looking southeast towards the wharves and docking areas.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015
5. Colonel George Claghorn Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 441 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 6, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
