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Historical Markers and War Memorials on the South Shore Region

 
By Roger W. Sinnott, May 1, 2011
The View from Government Island
1 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Cohasset — Antoine and Wilson Memorial —
Near Government Island Road 0.1 miles north of Border Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to the memory of Joseph Antoine and Joseph Wilson, keepers of the first Minot Ledge Lighthouse who, while manning the Light on the night of Apr. 17, 1851, lost their lives when the lighthouse was swept into the sea during a violent . . . — — Map (db m42104) HM
2 ► Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Cohasset — Minot's Ledge Lighthouse — Built 1855–1860 —
Near Government Island Road 0.1 miles north of Border Street, on the left when traveling north.
On this site 3,514 tons of Quincy granite were hewn into 1,079 dovetailed blocks whose final weight totalled 2,367 tons. On the two circular forms seen here, the cut stones were carefully assembled to assure perfect fit; then disassembled . . . — — Map (db m42102) HM
3 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — Alden House Historic Site —
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
4 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — America's Oldest Maintained Cemetery —
Near Chestnut Street at Pilgrim By Way.
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
5 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — Bumpus Park —
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
6 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — Ezra Weston —
On King Caesar Road, on the left when traveling east.
1764-1857 Ezra Weston “King Caesar” and descendants Homestead ropewalk & wharf 1840 Largest ship owners in America — — Map (db m147477) HM
7 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — Homestead of Captain Myles Standish —
On Mayflower Avenue just south of Spring Street when traveling south.
Site of the homestead of Captain Myles Standish the military leader of Plymouth Colony — — Map (db m149524) HM
8 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — John and Priscilla Alden Family Sites —
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
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9 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — Memorial Stones of John and Priscilla Alden — Gravestone of Captain Jonathan Alden —
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
10 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — Nathaniel Winsor, Jr. House —
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
11 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — Philip Delano — (1602-1681) —
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
12 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — Reynolds-Maxwell Garden —
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
13 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — Shipyard Center —
On River Lane east of Washington Street, on the left when traveling east.
Shipyard Center 1830-1845 Here were located shipyards of Sam L Frazar · Levi Sampson · Ezra Weston · Deacon Geo Loring — — Map (db m147845) HM
14 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — Site of First Church —
Near Chestnut Street.
Site of First Church 1632 First Minister 1637-1658 Ralph Partridge — — Map (db m56241) HM
15 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — Site of First School House —
On Tremont Street north of Harrison Street, on the left when traveling north.
Site of First School House Erected 1715 Land donated by Benjamin Chandler — — Map (db m150229) HM
16 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — Site of Ford's Store —
On Tremont Street just south of Orchard Lane, on the right when traveling south.
Site of Ford’s Store N. 85o W. 43’ 1826 Established Jas. T. Ford & Co. 1853 Nath’l Ford & Sons Burned 1921 — — Map (db m150370) HM
17 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — Site of Nook Gate —
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
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18 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — Site of Point School —
On King Ceasar Road west of Weston Road, on the right when traveling west.
Site of Point School N. 45° W. 8 ft. 1800-1879 “Mattakesett Republic” First Student Gov’t 1840 — — Map (db m147436) HM
19 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — Site of Second Meeting House —
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
20 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — Site of Tide Grist Mills —
On Washington Street north of River Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Site of Tide Grist Mills First - 1766 Second - 1855 Demolished 1877 — — Map (db m147846) HM
21 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — The Beginning of the Bradford House —
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
22 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — Tree of Knowledge —
On Elm Street at South Street, on the left when traveling north on Elm Street.
Tree of Knowledge 1774-1845 Mail box on oak tree for post riders and stages between Plymouth and Boston — — Map (db m150188) HM
23 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — Welcome to the Old Burial Ground, c. 1632-1787 —
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
24 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — Welcome to the Old Burying Ground, c. 1632-1787 —
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
25 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury — William Brewster’s Homestead —
On Marshall Street, on the right when traveling south.
Site of elder William Brewster’s Homestead N. 85o W. 420 ft. Marked by lilacs brought from Holland — — Map (db m149591) HM
26 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Duxbury, South Duxbury — Captain Myles Standish —
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
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27 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hanover — North River Bridge —
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
28 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hanover — On North River —
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
29 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham — Abraham Lincoln —
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
30 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham — Benjamin Lincoln — (1732-1810) —
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
31 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham — General Benjamin Lincoln House —
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
32 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham — Great Abolitionist Pic Nic of 1844 — Tranquility Grove — Burns Memorial Park —
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
33 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham — Hingham "Town Farm" — Third Almshouse —
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
34 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham — Hingham Massachusetts —
On North Street.
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
35 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham — In Honor of All Who Have Served —
On Hull Street (Massachusetts Route 228) just south of Grace Drive, on the right when traveling south.
In Honor of All Who Have Served Our Country — — Map (db m307303) HM
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36 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham — Old Ship Church — 1630 - 1930 —
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
37 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham — POW/MIA Memorial —
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
38 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham — Reverend Peter Hobart —
On North Street near Station Street.
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
39 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham — Samuel Lincoln House — 1630 - 1930 —
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
40 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham — Second Almshouse —
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
41 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham — The Mill at Triphammer Pond —
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
42 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham, Bare Cove Park — Almshouse —
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
43 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham, Bare Cove Park — Hingham Naval Ammunition Depot — a former military facility on the Weymouth Back River —
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
44 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham, Bare Cove Park at Lynch Fields — Third Almshouse —
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
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45 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham, Gladtidings Plain — Hingham Second Parish Church —
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
46 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham, Hingham Center — Buttonwood Tree —
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
47 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham, Hingham Center — Hingham Center Training Field — The Playne —
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
48 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham, Hingham Center — In Memoriam to Hingham’s War Dead — of 1941 World War II 1945 —
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
49 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham, Hingham Center — Korean War — 1950 - 1955 —
On Common Street at Middle Street, on the left when traveling east on Common Street.
Korean War 1950 - 1955 Theirs was the Supreme Sacrifice Richard F. Powers Victor H. Rhodes — — Map (db m299126) WM
50 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham, Hingham Center — These Trees and This Stone — World War I Memorial —
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
51 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham, Hingham Center — Vietnam War — 1961 - 1975 —
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
52 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham, Hingham Town Center — Almshouse —
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
53 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham, Wompatuck State Park — Chief Wompatuck —
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
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54 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham, Wompatuck State Park — General History —
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
55 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hingham, Wompatuck State Park — US Military History —
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
56 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull — Bastion C — Fort Warren-Georges Island — Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area —
On Georges Island.
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
57 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull — Battery Bartlett —
Near no nearby street.
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
58 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull — Bernice James DePasquali —
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
59 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull — British Marine Burial Site —
On James Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on James Street.
Near this site was buried a British Marine, mortally wounded at the Battle of Boston Light July 31, 1775 — — Map (db m118048) HM
60 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull — Fort Independence —
Near Fort Revere Park.
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
61 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull — Gold Star Mothers Monument —
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
62 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull — Hull — 1630 - 1930 —
On Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Indian region called Natascot, a fishing station as early as 1622 settled by the Puritans 1630. Name changed to Hull 1644. — — Map (db m48032) HM
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63 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull — Hull — 1630 - 1930 —
On Main Street at Highland Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Indian region called Natascot, a fishing station as early as 1622 settled by the Puritans 1630. Name changed to Hull 1644. — — Map (db m48033) HM
64 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull — John Boyle O'Reilly —
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
65 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull — John Boyle O'Reilly House — 1889 —
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
66 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull — Lt. William Haswell House — (c.1767 - 1775) — British Naval Officer —
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
67 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull — Paragon Park —
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
68 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull — Strangers Corner —
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
69 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull — Telegraph Hill — Hull, Massachusetts — Fort Revere Park —
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
70 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull — The "Dark Arch" —
Near no nearby street.
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
71 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull — The Brewster Islands —
On Farina Road, on the left when traveling east.
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
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72 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull — Vietnam War Memorial —
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
73 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull — War Memorial —
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
74 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull, Hull Village — A Fascinating Tale — Hull, Massachusetts — Fort Revere Park —
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
75 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull, Hull Village — Fort Revere Artillery Batteries — Hull, Massachusetts — Fort Revere Park —
On Farina Road, on the left when traveling east.
Fort Revere Artillery Batteries Name: # of Guns • Gun Type • Carriage Type • Years Active Ripley: 2 • 12" guns M1888 • Barbette M1892 • 1901-1943 Sanders: 3 • 6" guns M1903 • Disappearing M1903 • 1903-1943 Pope: 3 • 6" guns . . . — — Map (db m308531) HM
76 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull, Hull Village — Fort Revere Officers’ Quarters, c. 1903 —
On Farina Road, on the left when traveling north.
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
77 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull, Hull Village — Fort Revere Park —
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
78 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull, Hull Village — Tower on Telegraph Hill — Hull, Massachusetts — Fort Revere Park —
On Farina Road, on the left when traveling east.
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
79 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Hull, Telegraph Hill — In Memory of the French Military Who Died in Hull —
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
80 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Kingston — Historic Site of Home of Joseph Howland —
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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81 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Kingston — The Brig Independence —
On River Street.
In the year 1776. The Brig Independence Set sail from Kingston's Jones River to protect the ships and coastline of Massachusetts. — — Map (db m85499) HM
82 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Kingston — The Home of John Howland and his Wife —
On Howlands Lane north of Standish Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Here stood the home of John Howland and his wife Elizabeth Tilley Howland from 1638 until his death February 23, 1673. Both were passengers in the ship Mayflower. In grateful remembrance, this land has been bought by their descendants and . . . — — Map (db m302670) HM
83 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Marshfield — Daniel Webster — 1782   —   1853 —
Near Winslow Cemetery Road at Presidential Circle, on the right when traveling south.
1782 Daniel Webster 1853 He belongs to the Nation whose union, rock-ribbed, he so largely wrought. Beloved son, Class of 1801, of the College he loved, his defense of her independence in the Dartmouth College case before the Supreme . . . — — Map (db m304831) HM
84 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Marshfield — Daniel Webster — Born January 18, 1782 Died, October 24, 1852 —
Near Winslow Cemetery Road at Presidential Circle, on the left when traveling north.
Daniel Webster Born January 18, 1782 Died, October 24, 1852 "Lord, I believe, help thou mine disbelief." Philosophical argument, especially that drawn from the vastness of the Universe, in comparison with the apparent . . . — — Map (db m304838) HM
85 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Marshfield — Daniel Webster Tablet —
On Ocean Street (Massachusetts Route 139) at Moraine Road ( Route 3A), on the left when traveling west on Ocean Street.
This tablet is erected by John Adams Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution In patriotic remembrance Daniel Webster 1782-1852 Peerless debator, a brilliant orator A profound constitutional lawyer A patriotic . . . — — Map (db m47057) HM
86 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Marshfield — Early Canal —
On Canal Street north of Bay Street, on the right when traveling east.
From Greens Harbor River to Duxbury Bay 1636 Ordered that the Cutt at Greens Harbor for a Boat passage Shal be made Eighteen Foote Wide and Sixe Foote Deep. — — Map (db m271346) HM
87 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Marshfield — Early Settlers at Green Harbor Marshfield —
Near Winslow Cemetery Road at Presidential Circle, on the right when traveling south.
In Memory of the Early Settlers at Green Harbor Marshfield Edward Winslow and wife Susanna • Kenelm Winslow and wife Ellen • Josiah Winslow and wife Margaret • Josiah Winslow and wife Penelope • William Thomas • Nathaniel Thomas and wife . . . — — Map (db m304812) HM
88 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Marshfield — Edward Winslow — Founder of Marshfield —
Near Winslow Cemetery Road north of Presidential Circle, on the left when traveling north.
Edward Winslow Founder of Marshfield Edward Winslow, son of Edward Winslow and Magdalene Ollyver, born Droitwich, England 18 October 1595. 1617 joined dissident English separatists in Leyden, Holland 1618 married Elizabeth Barker who died . . . — — Map (db m304565) HM
89 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Marshfield — First Church of Marshfield — Old Ordinary —
On Ocean Street (Massachusetts Route 139) at Moraine Street ( Route 3A), on the right when traveling west on Ocean Street.
First Church of Marshfield Gathered 1632 First building at Winslow Cemetery 1641 First located on this site 1706 Present church built 1838 Here the Tory Resolves of the Town of Marshfield were passed January 31, 1776 Old . . . — — Map (db m304541) HM
90 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Marshfield — First Meetinghouse —
On Winslow Cemetery Road west of Presidential Circle, on the left when traveling north.
Erected about 1641, a small building with a thatched roof stood a little north of this enclosure. It was sold in 1657 for 50 shillings when a new church was built near the site of the present First Congregational Church. Here are to be found the . . . — — Map (db m304464) HM
91 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Marshfield — Ford Mill —
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 3A) near Plain Street ( Route 139), on the left when traveling north.
Site of first grist mill in Marshfield. Built by Josiah Winslow and William Ford prior to 1657. Dunham’s saw mill 1814-1835 Duxbury and So. River Manufacturing Co. Erected by Marshfield Historical Commission 1971 — — Map (db m218898) HM
92 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Marshfield — Marshfield Veterans of the American Revolution — 1775 - 1783 —
On Moraine Street near Snow Road, on the right when traveling north.
Marshfield Veterans of the American Revolution 1775 - 1783 James Cushing • Thomas Foorde • Nathaniel Clift • Joseph Sherman • Lemuel Foord • Elijah Crooker Jr • Kenelm Baker • Amos Hatch • Jesse Lapham • Melzar Oakman • Samuel Joans • Abner Ford . . . — — Map (db m304679) WM
93 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Marshfield — Old Marshfield Training Field — 1630 - 1930 —
On Ocean Street (Massachusetts Route 139) at Moraine Road ( Route 3A), on the left when traveling west on Ocean Street.
The Old Marshfield Training Field and Meetinghouse of the First Parish where Daniel Webster attended church. Home of Daniel Webster. Home of Governor Edward Winslow. Historic Winslow House is open to visitors in summer. — — Map (db m48763) HM
94 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Marshfield — Peregrine White Homestead Marker —
On Peregrine White Drive north of Brewster Road, on the right when traveling north.
He was born on the Mayflower Nov. 20, 1620. Settled on this estate at marriage and here spent the remainder of his days. — — Map (db m305036) HM
95 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Marshfield — Site of First Church — 1641 - 1657 —
Near Winslow Cemetery Road north of Presidential Circle, on the left when traveling north.
Site of First Church 1641 - 1657 Early town meetings and school sessions held here. Uninscribed field stones mark oldest graves. — — Map (db m304444) HM
96 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Marshfield — Tea Rock Hill —
On Moraine Street (Massachusetts Route 3A) just north of Tea Rock Gardens, on the right when traveling south.
Tea Rock Hill On this hill in December 1773 the staunch Whig, Jeremiah Lowe, applied the torch and burned the tea confiscated by the Patriots from public and private stores in the town of Marshfield. Erected by Tea Rock Chapter D.A.R. . . . — — Map (db m304553) HM
97 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Marshfield — The Home of Daniel Webster —
On Winslow Cemetery Road at Webster Street, on the left when traveling south on Winslow Cemetery Road.
The Home of Daniel Webster from Apr. 23, 1832 until his death Oct. 24, 1852 lawyer, statesman orator his grave is in the ancient cemetery at the northerly side of the estate ------- To commemorate these places and events this tablet . . . — — Map (db m304834) HM
98 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Marshfield, Ocean Bluff — Kenelm Winslow Homestead —
On Winslow Street at Kenelm Drive, on the left when traveling north on Winslow Street.
Kenelm Winslow Homestead c.1645 Born Droitwich, England 1599 Received 100 Acre Grant March 5, 1637 Brother of Pilgrim Edward Winslow Representative to General Court for Eight Years Died Salem, 1672 — — Map (db m305004) HM
99 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Norwell — Nathan Cushing —
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 123), on the right when traveling west.
Site of the home of Nathan Cushing Judge of Admiralty in the Revolution Judge of Supreme Court of Massachusetts 1789–1810 State Councilor 1779–1780  1802–1807 Dec 13, 1780 the council ordered that Nathan Cushing Esq be . . . — — Map (db m50357) HM
100 ► Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Norwell — The “Columbia” —
Near Main Street (Massachusetts Route 123) at River Street.
The “Columbia,” an 83 foot long ship built in 1773 at Hobart’s Landing in Norwell, MA, on the North River, was the first American ship to circumnavigate the globe. — — Map (db m216993) HM

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