Fairhaven in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Donald R. Bernard

1932-1993

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015

1. Donald R. Bernard Marker

Inscription. In Memory of
Historian, Author, and Fire Chief
Donald R. Bernard
1932 - 1993

Who led Revolutionary and
Civil War Re-enactments on
this site. His efforts brought
awareness of the significant
role the area has played since
the birth of our nation.
Dedicated on December 11th 1993
By a grateful people of the community.

Erected 1993 by Grateful People of the Fairhaven Community.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 41° 37.466′ N, 70° 54.13′ W. Marker is in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. Marker can be reached from Fort Street west of Beacon Street, on the right when traveling west. This marker is located near the water front, near the harbor walkway that goes out on the harbor hurricane break, affixed to the front side of the fort's old powder magazine, in the Fort Phoenix State Reservation Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fairhaven MA 02719, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Major Israel Fearing (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Cannon (a few

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steps from this marker); Fort Phoenix (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Phoenix (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Phoenix (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Phoenix (within shouting distance of this marker); William Bradford (approx. 0.6 miles away); Merrill's Wharf (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairhaven.

Additional keywords. reenactments, cosplay

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015

2. Donald R. Bernard Marker

View of the marker affixed an outside stone wall.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015

3. Donald R. Bernard Marker

View of the marker affixed to the outside eastern stone wall of the fort's powder magazine (seen just above and to the left of the door).

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015

4. Donald R. Bernard Marker

A more distant view of the marker on the outside eastern wall of the powder magazine.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015

5. Donald R. Bernard Marker

View of the fort with the marker on the powder magazine, on the right side of the fort.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015

6. Donald R. Bernard Marker

View looking south of the fort, with the powder magazine (where the marker is located) being the stone structure seen on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 339 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 5, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.