On South Street at School Street, on the left when traveling north on South Street.
( left tablet )
In Memory of
Jonah Benson · Woodbridge Bryant · Philo Carver · J.K.P. Chamberlain · Charles W. Clifford · Seth W. Conant · Alvin Conant · Lucius Conant · Elias Frawley · Frederic A. Fuller · George F. Graves · Silas N. . . . — — Map (db m209440) WM
On Bedford Street (Massachusetts Route 18) at School Street, in the median on Bedford Street.
Bridgewater
Dedicated to Those
Who gave their lives
In the service of
Our Country
Freedom Is Never Free
World War I
Warren A. Randall · Martin Dolan · Louis C. Brown · Charles P. Willey Jr. · Thomas G. McCauley · Joseph P. Connor · . . . — — Map (db m209692) WM
On Bedford Street (Massachusetts Route 18) at School Street, in the median on Bedford Street.
This Memorial
Is Erected
In Honor of Those Who Went From
Bridgewater
To Serve the Cause of Freedom
On Land and Sea and in the Air
1917 — 1919
Agababian Vahan H · Alden Hollis E · Aleskewic Adam · Ames Donald B · Ames Malcolm H · . . . — — Map (db m209694) WM
On Central Square at Summer Street, in the median on Central Square.
Given in memory of “Mickey” Cochrane, a
Bridgewater Native and a member of Baseball’s Hall of Fame.
In 1952 “Mickey” was voted the greatest
catcher of all time by the Baseball Writers of America.
May his leadership and fierce competitive . . . — — Map (db m209441) HM
On Central Square at School Street, on the left when traveling north on Central Square.
Built about 1698 by Jacob Leonard sold to Rev. Allen, Minister of the First Parish Church, who under pressure for his Tory sympathies, sold the property to Col. Josiah Edson, a Tory who occupied it until 1775, when it was confiscated by The . . . — — Map (db m209695) HM
On Braddock Way at Plymouth Street, on the right when traveling north on Braddock Way.
Dedicated To
Nelson J. Garnett
T/Sgt 8th A.A.F.
Born May 9.1918
Enlisted Sept. 24 1940
Killed in Action over
Brotterode Germany
Feb. 24, 1944 — — Map (db m209038) WM
On Railroad Avenue south of Alden Street, on the right when traveling north.
Welcome to the Alden House Historic Site Part of original land grant given to Mayflower Pilgrims John and Priscilla Mullins Alden in 1627 and home to generations of Aldens. The property is now a National Historic Landmark and owned by the Alden . . . — — Map (db m177585) HM
Near Alden Street south of St George Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Alden Homestead, principal Duxbury home of Mayflower passengers John Alden and Priscilla Mullins, is marked by wooden posts which outline a foundation discovered and excavated by Roland Wells Robbins in 1960. The property is part of an original . . . — — Map (db m300774) HM
Myles Standish Burying ground is the oldest maintained cemetery in the United States. This sacred ground has been cared for by the town of Duxbury Massachusetts, and takes its name from Myles Standish, military leader of the Plymouth colony who was . . . — — Map (db m56227) HM
On King Caesar Road east of Russell Road, on the right when traveling east.
Bumpus Park The Park The King Caesar House was sold in 1946 by the Bumpus family. At that time, this wharf was donated to the Duxbury Rural & Historical Society to serve as a park, dedicated to the memory of Hermon C. Bumpus, Sr. The . . . — — Map (db m177319) HM
On Railroad Avenue south of Alden Street, on the right when traveling south.
John and Priscilla Alden
Family Sites
has been designated a
National Historical Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America.
Longfellow's 1858 poem The . . . — — Map (db m300768) HM
On Chestnut Street at Pilgrim By-Way, on the right when traveling west on Chestnut Street.
Capt. John Alden, Sr. (c. 1599 - September 12, 1687) was a crew member aboard the Mayflower and arrived in Plymouth Colony in the late-fall of 1620. It is believed that he was from the Alden family of Harwich, England, homeport of the Mayflower. . . . — — Map (db m159950) HM
On Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Nathaniel Winsor, Jr. House A Property of The Duxbury Rural & Historical Society
www.duxburyhistory.org
Federal Homes on Washington St. The term “Federal” refers to an architectural style popular between 1780-1830. It is . . . — — Map (db m150422) HM
On St. George Street west of Lovers Lane, on the right when traveling west.
Site of land granted to Philip in 1637 by the Plymouth Colony Court. Born in Leiden, a Huguenot, he came to the Plymouth Colony on the “Fortune” in 1621. A Purchaser, he helped repay the Colony’s debts to English merchants. Well . . . — — Map (db m150282) HM
On Washington Street, on the right when traveling south.
Reynolds-Maxwell Garden
Around 1800, this area of the Blue Fish River was thriving with shipyards, wharves, saw pits, mills and warehouses. By 1900, Duxbury Village (as it was known then) was Duxbury's main commercial district with livery . . . — — Map (db m149421) HM
On Standish Street at Captains Hill Road, on the right when traveling south on Standish Street.
Site of Nook Gate Here a palisade was erected across the Nook in 1634 This palisade was a high fence to prevent cattle from straying and probably to keep the Indians out Town of Duxbury 1940 — — Map (db m147749) HM
On Pilgrim By-Way north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
Site of second meeting house 1700 1785 40 x 33 x 17 Ministers John Robinson 1702 1738 Samuel Veazie 1738 1750 Charkes Turner 1755 1775 Zedekiah Sanger 1776 1786 Town of Duxbury 1939 — — Map (db m158486) HM
On Tremont Street north of Depot Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Beginning of the Bradford House “How comes the house, not quite finished yet I suppose…” Gershom Bradford aboard the brig Mercury, to his wife Sally, December 31, 1807. Sarah (Sally) Hickling Bradford supervised the . . . — — Map (db m150330) HM
On Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling west.
Welcome to the Old Burying Ground, c. 1632-1787 The Old Burying Ground (also known as the Myles Standish Burying Ground) is the oldest maintained cemetery in the United States. The first burials occurred here as early as 1632, shortly after . . . — — Map (db m147784) HM
On Pilgrim By-Way north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Old Burying Ground (also known as the Myles Standish Burying Ground) is the oldest maintained cemetery in the United States. The first burials occurred here as early as 1632, shortly after the area began to be permanently settled by Europeans. . . . — — Map (db m160432) HM
On Pilgrim By-Way north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
Capt. Myles Standish. (c. 1584 - October 3, 1656) was one of the passengers aboard the Mayflower, arriving in Plymouth Colony in the late-fall of 1620. Little is known of his early life and career. He was most likely raised in . . . — — Map (db m295955) HM
On Central Street west of Plymouth Street, on the left when traveling west.
In memory of firefighters, police officers and all first responders that lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
We also honor all of the first responders who continue to suffer and die from their exposure to toxic . . . — — Map (db m209334) HM
On Plymouth Street at Central Street, on the right when traveling west on Plymouth Street.
Erected by
The Citizens of East Bridgewater
A.D. 1873
In Memory of
Their Townsmen
Who in the War of 1861 — 1865
and in the
Service of the United States
Gave Their Lives
That a Nation might Live.
Hartwell Atkinson · Bertrand . . . — — Map (db m209325) WM
On Central Street at Plymouth Street, on the right when traveling west on Central Street.
In grateful recognition
of its sons who served
in the
Spanish-American War
This tablet is placed
by the Town of East Bridgewater
1941 — — Map (db m209331) WM
On Plymouth Street at Central Street, on the right when traveling west on Plymouth Street.
Town of East Bridgewater Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to all the Men and Women who Served Our Country
“To keep forever living the freedom for which they died.”
“They gave their full meaure of devotion, a greater gift cannot be given.”
. . . — — Map (db m209318) WM
On Central Street at Bedford Street, on the left when traveling west on Central Street.
Erected by the Grateful Citizens of
The Town of East Bridgewater
In Honor of its Men and Women
Who Served in the World War
Clifton J. Adam · Henry L. Adam · Arnold B. Adams · John P. Ahearn · J. Herbert Alexander · Ralph H. Andrews · Edwin . . . — — Map (db m209339) WM
On Central Street at Plymouth Street, on the right when traveling west on Central Street.
Parish members mustered here on the alarm of 19th April 1775.
The last enlistment was 1781 when 13 men were fitted from the sale of pew-places in the church. — — Map (db m209328) WM
On Plymouth Street, on the left when traveling west on Plymouth Street.
Our Patriot Soldiers
Oliver E. Bryant · Herbert P. Bosworth · Horatio W. Cornish · George Drew 3d · Nathaniel B. Bishop · Edward Bishop · Zephaniah L.P. Britton · Lewis T. Wade · Joseph T. Bourne · James A. Lyon · Luther W. Hayward · Abel T. . . . — — Map (db m209134) WM
On Plymouth Street at South Street, on the left when traveling west on Plymouth Street.
For Those Who Returned
Thanks God
For Those Still Missing
Please God
In Grateful Tribute to
The Men and Women of
Halifax who Served in
World War I
World War II
Korean Conflict
Vietnam War
They Served Our Country
To Protect . . . — — Map (db m209131) WM
On Plymouth Street at South Street, on the left when traveling west on Plymouth Street.
This Tablet was Placed by
The Town of Halifax
In Memory of Our
Patriot Soldiers of the Revolution
Joseph Bosworth · Richard Bosworth · Eli Bosworth · Benjamin Bosworth · Andrew Bearce Killed · Samuel Brown · Samuel Briggs · . . . — — Map (db m209135) WM
On Thompson Street (Massachusetts Route 105) near Orchard Circle, on the left when traveling south.
This hearth stone marks the site of the home of Lieut. John Tomson. First settler in Halifax. House burned by the Indians 1675 — — Map (db m302303) HM WM
On Washington Street north of Shipyard Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Between Pembroke and Hanover
First bridge erected
1656
by Wm. Barstow “for foot & horse”
The second, “a cart bridge”
1682 Both by order of the Colony Court.
These were situated 100 feet above this structure
Third bridge built by . . . — — Map (db m175895) HM
On Washington Street north of Shipyard Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Between 1678 & 1871 more than 1000 vessels of from 30 to 470 tons were built Of these in 1772 Ichabod Thomas constructed the ship Bedford and the brig Beaver. The former was the first vessel to display the United States flag in European waters off . . . — — Map (db m175837) HM
On Lincoln Street at North Street, on the left when traveling north on Lincoln Street.
With malice toward none
with charity for all
[Dedicated] September 1939
This monument is presented to the
Citizens of Hingham
by Everett E Whitney
in fond memory of
his father Jason W Whitney
his mother Lydia A Whitney
his wife . . . — — Map (db m118181) HM
On Lincoln Street at North Street, on the left when traveling north on Lincoln Street.
Benjamin Lincoln 1732 1810
Selectman 1765 — 1771
Town Clerk 1757 — 1776
Member of Provincial Congress
at Concord, Cambridge & Watertown
Major General in the Army of the Revolution
Secretary of War 1781 — 1783
Lieut - Governor of . . . — — Map (db m295944) HM
On North Street at Lincoln Street, on the left when traveling east on North Street.
General Benjamin Lincoln House
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 . . . — — Map (db m299145) HM
Near Hersey Street north of Lewis Court, on the right when traveling north.
Today's Burns Memorial Park, a wilderness neighborhood park owned by the Hingham Conservation Commission, includes pine-covered ledges, meadow, and red maple swampland. These 26.59 acres represent the publicly owned piece of what was once the . . . — — Map (db m299414) HM
On Beal Street at Sgt. William B. Terry Drive, on the right when traveling east on Beal Street.
Near this spot stood the third Almshouse, commonly known as the "Town Farm". Erected by the town of Hingham in 1832, it served for more than 100 years as a place of refuge for the elderly, destitute, and others whose circumstances rendered them . . . — — Map (db m299413) HM
First Meeting House raised shortly after the gathering of the church in 1635 within a palisade.
First Burying Ground, First School House built prior to 1661. Fort erected in 1676. These landmarks were located upon this hill, the . . . — — Map (db m2850) HM
On Otis Street (Massachusetts Route 1A), on the right when traveling north.
Mackerel Fishing IndustryThe Hingham fishing industry began in earnest circa 1750 when Captain Francis Barker created the first shipyard at the harbor, at the foot of Ship Street. Fishing companies were soon formed. In the 19th century, . . . — — Map (db m315704) HM
On Main Street at Elm Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Erected in 1681, it is the oldest church structure in the United States to have been used continuously for public worship. Samuel Lincoln, original American ancestor of Abraham Lincoln, worshipped here regularly. — — Map (db m298457) HM
On Summer Street (Massachusetts Route 3A) at Water Street, on the left when traveling east on Summer Street.
This flagpole was erected and dedicated
on June 14, 1986
through the determination of
Robert F. Beal, Jr., Vietnam Veteran
and kind generosity of Thomas Hastings
In memory of the
POW/MIA’s still held in Southeast Asia
With the . . . — — Map (db m118130) WM
In grateful memory of Reverend Peter Hobart and that company of English men and women who founded the town of Hingham, landing near this spot in September, 1635 — — Map (db m2851) HM
On North Street at Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling east on North Street.
Samuel Lincoln, ancestor of President Abraham Lincoln, and one of the eight early settlers of Hingham bearing that name, purchased this land in 1649. Seven generations of Lincoln descendants lived here. — — Map (db m298458) HM
On Pond Street just south of Main Street (State Route 228), on the left when traveling north.
Near this spot stood the second Almshouse erected by the Town of Hingham in 1817 and destroyed by fire in 1831. It served as a refuge for those unable to care for themselves. — — Map (db m297476) HM
Near Triphammer Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Matthew Cushing Family built the first mill on this site circa 1700. The mill was used by the Cushing Family for over 100 years until it burned down in 1823. During this time the mill produced various lumber products from local timber. A new . . . — — Map (db m290689) HM
On Sheltry Path at Bare Cove Path, on the right when traveling north on Sheltry Path.
Near this spot stood the third Almshouse, commonly known as the "Town Farm". Erected by the town of Hingham in 1832, it served for more than 100 years as a place of refuge for the elderly, destitute, and others whose circumstances rendered them . . . — — Map (db m299411) HM
On Beal Street at Route 3A, on the left when traveling north on Beal Street.
The Weymouth Back River and the land surrounding the river are important ecological resources in Massachusetts. However, the river's economic history has left lasting markers on the landscape. The following narrative provides a brief history . . . — — Map (db m302403) HM WM
Near Beal Street at Sgt. William B. Terry Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Near this spot stood the third Almshouse, commonly known as the "Town Farm". Erected by the town of Hingham in 1832, it served for more than 100 years as a place of refuge for the elderly, destitute, and others whose circumstances rendered them . . . — — Map (db m299250) HM
Near Main Street (Massachusetts Route 228), on the right when traveling south.
This tablet placed by Old Colony Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution in November 1960 commemorates the 325th anniversary of the Establishment of the Town of Hingham. Opposite stands the Second Parish Church, built in 1742. The first . . . — — Map (db m298972) HM
On Main Street at Leavitt Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
Here stands the “Sprague” Bottonwood Tree. A living historical landmark transplanted in 1793. Dedicated to Francis H. Ford upon his retirement as Tree Warden for the Town of Hingham. — — Map (db m301763) HM
On Short Street (Massachusetts Route 228) at Middle Street, on the right when traveling north on Short Street.
This plan shows the outline of the original Training Field which extended from Pleasant Street on the South to Leavitt Street on the North and from Spring and School Streets on the East to Main and Pond Streets on the West. It was called The . . . — — Map (db m299394) HM
On Common Street at Middle Street, on the left when traveling east on Common Street.
In memoriam to Hingham's war dead of World War II 1941-1945 •Robert W. Allen •Edward R. Howard •Lawrence F. Ripley •Sherrard Billings 2nd •John P. Ingram Jr. •Allan M. Rogers •Robert J. Brennan •Charles E. Kearns •John David Root •Russell William . . . — — Map (db m299134) WM
On Common Street at Middle Street, on the left when traveling east on Common Street.
These trees and this stone Hingham dedicates in gratitude to the memory of her sons who laid down their lives for liberty and civilization
1917 - 1919
Corp. Alexander R. Borland • Moses E. Delorey • Harold C. Barrett • Maurice A Linehan • . . . — — Map (db m299331) WM
On Common Street near Middle Street, on the left when traveling east.
Vietnam War
1961 - 1975
Their Sacrifice is not Forgotton
James R. Byrne • Robert E. Ryan • Curtis E. Chase • William B. Terry • Charles T. McNutt • Barry L. Wolk — — Map (db m299131) HM
On Short Steet (Massachusetts Route 228) at Leavitt Street, on the left when traveling north on Short Steet.
Near this spot, the first Almshouse was erected by the Town of Hingham in 1785. It served as a place of refuge for those unable to care for themselves — — Map (db m297474) HM
On Healthy Heart Trail 0.3 miles east of Union Street, on the right when traveling east.
Josiah Wompatuck was born in 1627. He was the son of Chief Chikataubut of the Massachusetts tribe. In 1633, Chief Chikataubut died of smallpox and Wompatuck was taken in and raised by his uncle, a member of the Wampanoag tribe. Wompatuck became . . . — — Map (db m308387) HM
On Healthy Heart Trail 0.3 miles east of Union Street, on the left when traveling north.
Chief Wompatuck gave the land to the English settlers who used the tall trees in the forest to make masts for their ships. Then, in the 1800s, the land was used by residents for woodlots and powering mills. Even then, the Mt. Blue Spring was a . . . — — Map (db m295662) HM
On Healthy Heart Trail 0.5 miles east of Union Street, on the left when traveling west.
Wompatuck State Park, now at 3,526 acres, was previously known as the Cohasset Naval Annex. The land for the Annex was bought for the U.S. Navy in 1941 to serve as the main supplier of armaments for the Atlantic fleet during WWII and again for . . . — — Map (db m295690) HM
Bastion C is the only bastion retaining its original form and protective outworks. It is one of five arrowhead-shaped corners which were built as the fort’s strongest strategic locations. The bastion form was developed in Italy at the end of the . . . — — Map (db m62578) HM
Battery Bartlett was built in the 1890's atop the fort's original earthen ravelin (triangular fortification in front of the bastions). A major upgrade to earlier batteries, it protected the Nantasket Roads and the Narrows Channels into Boston and . . . — — Map (db m59209) HM
On Spring Street west of Spinnaker Island Causeway, on the right when traveling west.
Renowned coloratura soprano, noted
both in Europe and America for her
marvelous voice, her wonderful art,
and charming personality.
Passed to spirit life April 3, 1925.
With deepest sorrow we mourn and cry
"Until we meet again" Goodby, . . . — — Map (db m118054) HM
Dedicated July 14th by the Republic of France and the people of Hull in celebration of the United States of America bicentennial. In grateful tribute to the French sailors and marines who served and died at Fort Independence during the American . . . — — Map (db m56068) HM
On Spring Street at Spinnaker Island Causeway, on the right when traveling west on Spring Street.
To honor the
Gold Star Mothers of Hull
in memory of their sons
who died in the service
of their country
that liberty might live
World War I
Marie Long • Mary Howard • Esther Mitchell
Mary Shaw • Margaret Canary
World War II . . . — — Map (db m118113) WM
On Main Street at Highland Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Poet • Patriot
Friend of Freedom
and Humanity
Ardent lover of
his native country
Devoted to his
adopted land
Born in Ireland • June 28 1844
Died on this spot • His summer home
August 10 1890
Memorial erected by the . . . — — Map (db m118046) HM
On Main Street at Highland Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Irish Patriot, Activist for Minority Rights,
Poet, Editor of The Pilot
——————————
Mary Murphy O'Reilly
Journalist for The Young Crusader
pen name: Agnes Smiley . . . — — Map (db m118045) HM
On Main Street at Highland Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Built on the site of the
Old Hunt Estate
——————————
Susanna Haswell Rowson
(daughter)
Early Womens' Rights Advocate, Actress, Poet
Educator, Novelist, Author of . . . — — Map (db m118047) HM
On Nantasket Avenue at Wharf Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Nantasket Avenue.
Memories of Paragon Park
In the year 1905 Paragon Park opened as an ocean front resort amusement park at Nantasket Beach, Massachusetts. Rose and David Stone acquired this popular palatial playground in 1920 and they were later joined by . . . — — Map (db m118042) HM
On Spring Street west of Spinnaker Island Causeway, on the right when traveling west.
Interred herein are approximately
100 men, women and children
known only to God.
Victims of shipwrecks
on our shores, nearby islands
or shoals, from
1860 to 1898.
Erected in their memory — — Map (db m118049) HM
On Farina Road east of Nantasket Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Telegraph Hill
Hull, Massachusetts
The Greek meaning for "telegraph” was to “write far”. Over the
years there have been various systems employed to transmit
messages over a distance. These include smoke signals, fireballs
of pitch and oakum, . . . — — Map (db m308619) HM
Originally an open courtyard, Bastion A was roofed over, probably in the 1870's to accommodate new artillery-15-inch Rodman Guns. The new space was divided into an indoor drill hall, a powder magazine and a storage area for wagons and gun carriages. . . . — — Map (db m59208) HM
The Brewster Islands
Calf Island • Great Brewster Island • Middle Brewster Island • Little Brewster Island & Boston Light • Outer Brewster Island • Shag Rocks
As you look out into Boston Harbor, about a mile and a half directly . . . — — Map (db m308583) HM
On Nantasket Avenue at Phipps Street, on the left when traveling east on Nantasket Avenue.
The People of the Town of Hull
remember those who served their country
Forget 'Nam'? Never!
[bronze relief]
Dedicated June 23, 2013 — — Map (db m118115) WM
On Samoset Avenue at Nantasket Street, on the left when traveling west on Samoset Avenue.
Hull pays tribute
to her valiant sons
who have upheld the
honor of her traditions
in the service of their country
Dedicated May 30 MCMXXIV
Monument Re-built 1949
[War Reliefs]
1775 • 1812 • 1861 • 1898
1917 • 1941 • 1950 • . . . — — Map (db m118121) WM
On Farina Road east of Nantasket Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
A Fascinating Tale
Fort Revere is one of the most beautiful military landmarks in the State, but is it haunted? When the Revolutionary War was raging across New England in 1778 over 200 French patriots, who were supporting the rebellion in Canada, . . . — — Map (db m308532) HM
Fort Revere Officers' Quarters, c. 1903
DCR's Historic Curatorship Program
Preserving the past through public-private partnership
The 1903 Fort Revere Officers' Quarters in the latest
property to be preserved through DCR's . . . — — Map (db m308568) HM
On Farina Road east of Nantasket Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Fort Revere Park
The Early Years - The summit of Telegraph Hill, the site of Fort
Revere, originally was considered as a site for a fort as early
as 1633 Around 1775 Gen Joseph Palmer, using French styled
military architecture, created a . . . — — Map (db m308469) HM
TOWER ON TELEGRAPH HILL
Hull, Massachusetts
Erected by the Hennebique Construction Company in 1903
on orders from the US Government, the current tower is
one of the earliest steel reinforced concrete water towers
in the United States and . . . — — Map (db m308685) HM
On Farina Road east of Nantasket Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
In Memory of
The French Military who Died in Hull
ILS SONT MORTS POUR NOTRE LIBERTE
Name Unit Date of Death
Jean Le Ne Angoumois 1782
Antoine Sorrent Angoumois 1782 — — Map (db m308452) HM WM
On Howlands Lane 0.1 miles north of Standish Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Historic site of the 1676 home of Joseph Howland who lived here until his death in 1703/4. He was the son of John Howland a passenger on the Mayflower who purchased this property in 1638. Erected in 1963 by the Pilgrim John Howland Society. — — Map (db m300766) HM
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