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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Bristol County, Massachusetts

 
Clickable Map of Bristol County, Massachusetts and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Bristol County, MA (186) Barnstable County, MA (313) Dukes County, MA (44) Norfolk County, MA (118) Plymouth County, MA (185) Bristol County, RI (62) Newport County, RI (172) Providence County, RI (332)  BristolCounty(186) Bristol County (186)  BarnstableCounty(313) Barnstable County (313)  DukesCounty(44) Dukes County (44)  NorfolkCounty(118) Norfolk County (118)  PlymouthCounty(185) Plymouth County (185)  (62) Bristol County (62)  NewportCounty(172) Newport County (172)  ProvidenceCounty(332) Providence County (332)
Taunton is the county seat for Bristol County
Adjacent to Bristol County, Massachusetts
      Barnstable County (313)  
      Dukes County (44)  
      Norfolk County (118)  
      Plymouth County (185)  
      Bristol County, Rhode Island (62)  
      Newport County, Rhode Island (172)  
      Providence County, Rhode Island (332)  
 
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1 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Acushnet — White's Factory(1831)
A mill dam was first built on this site in 1746. About 1799, William White, Sr. built a stone water-powered cotton mill for himself and three of his sons, Phineas, William and Benjamin. That mill, one of the earliest in the country, burned down . . . Map (db m16723) HM
2 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Assonet — Freetown Honor Roll
Freetown Honor Roll 1917 — 1918 ★Chester D. Heath   ★Preston R. Mawhinney James F. Allen · John F. Allen · Norman Allen · James C. Archer · Karl J. Ashley · Charles H. Babbitt · Herbert W. Babbitt · William H. Borden · Robert . . . Map (db m208888) WM
3 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Assonet — Freetown Town Hall
National Register of Historic Places 1888 Freetown Town HallMap (db m208889) HM
4 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Assonet — Freetown Village School
National Register of Historic Places Village School c.1794Map (db m208891) HM
5 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Assonet — Hathaway Library
National Register of Historic Places Hathaway Library 1895Map (db m208893) HM
6 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — Alfred Johnson and John B. Morin
Erected in Honor of Alfred Johnson, U.S.N. and John B. Morin, U.S.M.C. The first from Attleboro to die in action World War II November 15, 1942 In the South Pacific area December 15, 1942 On Guadalcanal Island Dedicated to . . . Map (db m59281) HM
7 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — Angell ParkCyril M. Angell
Angell Park Cyril M. Angell 2nd Lieutenant U.S. Air Services Killed in action May 14th 1918 in Boucanville, France First Officer from Attleboro to die in WWIMap (db m58124) HM
8 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — Attleborough's Tribute
"To The Memory of the boys who defended our Union"Map (db m57021) HM
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9 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — Charles O. Fiske Square
Dedicated to the memory of the first member of Company I, 101st infantry 26th Division to give his life for his country. Enlisted May 24 1917 Died Dec 17 1917Map (db m57926) HM
10 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — Everett Southworth Horton
Everett Southworth Horton Born June 15th 1836 - Died June 3 1911 Major Everett Southworth Horton was born in Attleborough Mass. on June 15, 1836. He attended public schools until the age of sixteen, when he began working in his father's . . . Map (db m65896) WM
11 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — Garland - Muccio Square
In Honor of Russell K. Garland Pvt. November 14, 1944 Louis J. Muccio Pfc. September 16th 1944 Who died in the service of their country. They stand in th unbroken line of patriots Who have dared to die that freedom may live, and grow, and . . . Map (db m59939) HM
12 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — In Memoriam
For the men of Attleboro who gave their lives in the service of their Country in Vietnam Joseph E. Nimiroski 12/18/65 Richard C. Glidden 02/13/67 Robert E. Burns 05/13/67 Gary F. Flynn 09/13/67 Francis M. Driscoll . . . Map (db m229607) WM
13 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — In Memory of Anthony PerryDied-A.D. 1683
For thirty six years (1647-1683) prominent in the affairs of the town of Rehoboth: representing the town in the house of deputies in the Plymouth Colony: when these lands were bought from Wamsutta Chief Sachem of the Wampanoags (1661) he was active . . . Map (db m57929) HM
14 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — Korean War Memorial
In memory of the citizens of Attleboro who died in service to their country 1950 The Korean War 1953 Donald S. Brander Henry V. Camira John Fernandes Armand A. Frigon Donald F. Givens Arthur J. LaPorte Douglas P. Miner Bradford E. Tyndall You . . . Map (db m66250) WM
15 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — L.G. Balfour Company WWII Marker
Dedicated In Honor of the Employees of the L.G. Balfour Company Who Served in the Armed Forces of The United States During World War II and In Memory of Those Who Made The Supreme SacrificeMap (db m70336) WM
16 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — LaSalette SeminaryAttleboro Springs Sanatorium
Keeping faithful watch, this revered image of Mary has stood at the entrance to LaSalette Seminary (formerly Attleboro Springs Sanatorium),welcoming generations of brothers, priests, seminarians, pilgrims and visitors, inviting all still to submit . . . Map (db m55904) HM
17 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — Last Wooden Bridge
These arches replace the last wooden bridge on the main line constructed in 1880 Henry A. Whitney pres't. Albert A. Folsom sup't. George F. Folsom Eng'r.Map (db m55671) HM
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18 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — Major Thomas J. Deegan Memorial Bridge
Major Thomas J. Deegan Memorial Bridge Dedicated November 11, 1963 Major Thomas J Deegan, United States Air Force, Born August 1, 1925 in Attleboro, Massachusetts, who, in the service of his country, sacrificed his life to spare the lives of . . . Map (db m65897) WM
19 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — Memory of the Revolutionary Soldiers
To Perpetuate the memory of the Revolutionary War Soldiers buried in this Old Kirk Yard William Balcom • Jacob Balkom • Hezekiah Bishop • Zephanian Bishop • Zephanian Bishop Jr • Daniel Blanding • Noah Blanding • Darius Briggs • . . . Map (db m57933) HM
20 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — Plante-Quintairos Square Memorial
In honor of the Hebronville Men and Women who served their country in World War II and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice. Let all who come after see that they shall not be forgotten.Map (db m92195) WM
21 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — POW*MIA 9-11 Memorial
The images carved into the granite represent prisoners of war, armed forces missing in action, and the victims of the attack on America. The granite for the memorial was quarried in PA. The granite was carved and polished in VT. The millwheel weighs . . . Map (db m66252) WM
22 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — Revolutionary War Memorial
To perpetuate the memory of all who with unfailing loyalty furthered the cause of American IndependenceMap (db m241655) WM
23 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — Solomon Family Burial Ground
The family of Dr. James M. Solomon is buried here. An obelisk, where the names of the family members are listed, is in the burial yard. The earliest known burial was 1836. Dr. Solomon was the founder of Solomon Sanitarium which was located at the . . . Map (db m85875) HM
24 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — South Attleboro Memorial WallVeterans Memorial Pavilion
South Attleboro Memorial Wall and Veterans Pavilion By the Community For the Community EST. Nov 11, 2012Map (db m70335) WM
25 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — Spanish American War Memorial
To the memory of those who faithfully served their country in the war with Spain The Philippine insurrection and the China relief expedition. 1898-1902 All were volunteersMap (db m57023) HM
26 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — Teixeira-Ruggio Square
Killed in action in World War II John Teixeira in Belgium Dec. 25, 1944 Pasquale Ruggio in Corregidor Feb. 18, 1945 in memoriamMap (db m59938) HM
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27 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — The First Attleborough Towne House
Was erected near here in 1828 the geographic center of the town at that time Committee                   Selectmen Noah Claflin           Elkanah Briggs Abijah M. Ide         Samual Cushman                               Ellis Blackington . . . Map (db m52405) HM
28 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — The Great War Memorial
Left column In honor of our fallen in the Great War 1914-1918 Ruth Holden Albert H. Allen Cyrill M. Angell Harry Attarian Elmer G. Baker Charlton M. Bliss Peter Boivin Harry L. Boyce Earle I. Brown Percy E. Cobb Arthur N. Crosby Leroy C. Estee . . . Map (db m66255) WM
29 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — The Mullaney Twins Memorial Parking Area
Dedicated to the memory of Lewis Harry Mullaney and Harry Lewis Mullaney, twin brothers, who gave their lives in the service of their country in World War II. PFC Lewis Harry Mullaney entered the armed forces on July 18, 1942, he went overseas . . . Map (db m57928) HM
30 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — The Old Shuttle Shop
Built in 1827 by Col. Willard BlackintonStone Placed by Attleboro Historic Commission Given to the city of Attleboro by Mr. and Mrs William A. Nerney 1970Map (db m72444) HM
31 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — Veterans Memorial Common
Center podium - Attleboro Veterans Memorial Common Dedicated May 28, 1992 Flagpole - Rededication of the War Memorial Flagpole by the family of Joseph E. Nimiroski in honor of all Attleboro Veterans Column 1 - World War I Column 2 - World War II . . . Map (db m66256) WM
32 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — World War II Memorial
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33 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Dartmouth — Col. Lewis L. Millett Memorial
Col. Lewis L. Millett, U.S. Army Medal of Honor, D.H.S. (Dartmouth High School) Class 1940, American Legion Post 307, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9059.Map (db m95016) WM
34 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Dartmouth — Pvt. David Lewis Gifford Memorial
This memorial statue is dedicated to Medal of Honor recipient Private David Lewis Gifford Company B, 4th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry and all Dartmouth residents who served in the Civil War. 1861-1865.Map (db m95017) HM
35 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Dighton — Dighton Community Church
The building of this church began in 1770 on the eastern edge of the Great Cornfield of the Pocanocket Indians. Construction was halted during the American Revolution and the church was used as soldiers farmed and sheepfold. Completion was in 1798. . . . Map (db m66342) HM
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36 Massachusetts, Bristol County, East Freetown — Freetown POW MIA Memorial
All Gave Some Some Gave All “When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans have lost!”Map (db m208883) WM
37 Massachusetts, Bristol County, East Freetown — Freetown World War II Monument
Dedicated in Honor and Memory of Those from the Town of Freetown Who served their country 1941   World War II   1945 Alves, Napoleon A. · Arnold, George R. · Ashley, Edson W. · ★Ashley, Edward W. · Ashley, Emerson · Ashley, Frank H. . . . Map (db m208884) WM
38 Massachusetts, Bristol County, East Freetown — Tyler J. Trahan
EOD/2 Tyler J. Trahan U.S. Navy Freetown MA Killed In Action Fallujah, Iraq May 2, 1986 — April. 30, 2009 Dedicated November 11, 2009Map (db m208886) WM
39 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Easton — The Old Bay Road
An ancient Indian trail. The Post Road between Massachusetts Bay and Narragansett Bay. The first highway in Easton. The Old Bay Road Historical District Recorded in the National Register of Historic Places U.S. Department of Interior . . . Map (db m56302) HM
40 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fairhaven — Donald R. Bernard1932-1993
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 . . . Map (db m88205)
41 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fairhaven — Fort Phoenix
Built for harbor defense in 1775. Destroyed by the British September 6th 1778. Later rebuilt and now the property of the town of Fairhaven.Map (db m52383) HM
42 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fairhaven — Fort PhoenixActive 1775 - 1876
In May 1775, British General Gage, bottled up in Boston Harbor after the Battle of Concord and Lexington in 1775, sent the HMS Falcon to Martha's Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands in search of food and supplies. Two of the . . . Map (db m86947) HM
43 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fairhaven — Fort PhoenixA National Historic Site
1775 - First naval encounter of American Revolution. 1778 - Captured and destroyed by the British. 1812 - Repelled British attempt at capture. 1861 - Manned by Federal troops in defense of this harbor.Map (db m88055) HM
44 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fairhaven — Fort Phoenix
The fortress structures of Fort Phoenix remaining today are the parapet, built before the Civil War, and the gunpowder magazine, completed in 1865. The Civil War era officer's quarters and barracks were destroyed by fire in 1918. The shape and . . . Map (db m88105) HM
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45 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fairhaven — Major Israel FearingThe Ardent Patriot and Accomplished Soldier
Erected in Memory of Major Israel Fearing the Ardent Patriot and Accomplished Soldier ———— On the 7th day of September 1778 the British troops landed from their ships in the bay for the . . . Map (db m88084) HM
46 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fairhaven — Revolutionary War CannonFort Phoenix
Taken from the British at Nassau 1777, by Colonial ship of war Alfred - Placed on Fort Phoenix Recaptured by British and left on the fort spiked, and with trunions knocked off - Afterwards mounted in Union street for village defense. Placed here . . . Map (db m88106) HM
47 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fairhaven — William Bradford
William Bradford Marine Artist 1823-1892 Built his first studio in 1851 on this site. The Fairhaven native achieved international fame as a lecturer and an Arctic painter. Queen Victoria commissioned Bradford . . . Map (db m86796) HM
48 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fall River — Battleship Cove 9-11 Memorial
Main inscription On the 11th of September 2001, at approximately 8:30 am, an attack began against several points in the United States. By 2:00 pm that day, both towers of the World Trade Center were destroyed. A fire was raging in a . . . Map (db m85866) WM
49 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fall River — Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal1394 – 1460
His explorations and scientific accomplishments dispelled the legend of the tenebrous sea, beaconed the ocean route to India and opened the gateway of the Atlantic to the American continent. • This monument in his honor marks the eighth . . . Map (db m1617) HM
50 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fall River — Rolling Rock
Deposited on this spot during the glacial period ages ago. Unique in its tilting feature, It is recognized as of great historic and scientific interest. Preserved by the public in the year 1930Map (db m218829) HM
51 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fall River — USS Massachusetts Propeller
This 38,030 pound manganese-bronze propeller was manufactured at Philadelphia Navy Yard and was removed from Battleship Massachusetts during her 1998-1999 drydocking. It is one of four. When turning at 185 revolutions per minute, they propelled the . . . Map (db m33075) HM
52 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Mansfield — DePillow Square
DePillow Square In Honor Of Raymond J. DePillow K.I.A. – W.W. II Mat. 5, 1922 – May 10, 1945 Map (db m157801) WM
53 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Mansfield — Historic Town Hall Clock
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54 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Mansfield — Lowney Common
Lowney Common Graciously donated to the Citizens of Mansfield in 1917 by Walter M. Lowney 1855 - 1921 Internationally known candy manufacturer Founder and president of the Walter M. Lowney Company He was . . . Map (db m159211) HM
55 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Mansfield — Mansfield Bell of Freedom
Mansfield Bell of Freedom Dedicated on Veterans Day, November 11, 2019 This Bell was made by Meneely & Company of West Troy, N.Y. in 1889, weighs approximately 1,000 pounds, stands three feet tall and three feet wide at the base. The . . . Map (db m160009) WM
56 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Mansfield — Mansfield Orthodox Congregational Church
Here in the old red brick school house was held the first service of worship by the Mansfield Congregational Church May 20, 1828 This tablet was placed in memory of that service May 20, 1963Map (db m58178) HM
57 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Mansfield — Mansfield Veterans Memorial
All Gave Some _ Some Gave All Dedicated To The Memory Of All Who Proudly Served And Protected Their Country Map (db m157813) WM
58 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Mansfield — Mansfield Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to the men and women of Mansfield who fought bravely defending this great nationMap (db m162499) HM
59 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Mansfield — Mansfield World War I MonumentMansfield South Common
In honor of the men of Mansfield who served their country in the World War This monument erected by the town May 30, 1937 Map (db m216388) WM
60 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Mansfield — Mansfield World War II Memorial
1941 World War II 1945 In memory of these comrades who gave their lives so that Liberty shall not perish from the Earth Merrill V Arnold • Edward F Bessom • Mariano P Carneval • Angelo Cataloni • Ramie D Chavaree • Clinton A Davison . . . Map (db m158696) WM
61 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Mansfield — September 11, 2001
September 11, 2001 Shanksville, PA   New York, NY   Washington, DC Remembering a day when terror struck, bravery was defined and a country united. For those who were lost, for those who lost family and friends. For those protecting our . . . Map (db m158669) HM WM
62 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Mansfield — SPC Corey M. Shea
SPC Corey M. Shea Aug. 14, 1987 – Nov. 12, 2008 Killed In Action, Mosul, Iraq Memorial FlagpoleMap (db m158283) WM
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63 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Mansfield — The Liberatore Brothers
In memory of Cpl. Guido R. Liberatore U.S.M.C Sgt. Wilfred F. Liberatore U.S.M.C. S/Sgt. John L. Liberatore U.S. Army World War II Map (db m158968) WM
64 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Mansfield — The Purple Heart Medal
The Purple Heart Medal Was Originated by General George Washington, Commander-In-Chief Of The Continental Army By Order from His Newburgh, New York Headquarters On August 7, 1782 For Distinguished Valor And Designated As The Badge Of Military . . . Map (db m158290) HM WM
65 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Ernestina's Many Lives
Docked across from you (when not at sea as a sail training and education vessel), Ernestina is one of the oldest wooden sailing vessels afloat. The ship is also one of the last surviving Gloucester fishing schooners, one of only two remaining . . . Map (db m86768) HM
66 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — A Tribute of Respect to Enterprising Whalemen
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67 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Abijah Hathaway House1846"Building the Future on the Best of the Past"
Threatened by demolition because it was in the path of the Route 18 extension, this Greek Revival style home was moved by WHALE to this once-vacant lot in 1979 and sold to owners who restored it.Map (db m107413) HM
68 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Bourne Warehouse1887"Building the Future on the Best of the Past"
A fine example of late 19th century commercial architecture, this warehouse was erected in front of the Andrew Robeson mansion and housed an auction business selling everything from antique furniture to ships. WHALE acquired the . . . Map (db m107415) HM
69 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Cape Verde to New Bedford
For many Cape Verde Islanders, the New bedford wharf area was the first view of America. At the height of immegration between 1900 and 1921, more than a dozen packet boats ran between Cape Verde and New Bedford, the main port of entry. Packet . . . Map (db m86766) HM
70 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Captain Paul Cuffe — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park —
Paul Cuffe (1759-1817) was a sea captain, merchant, philanthropist, community leader, civil rights advocate and abolitionist. The son of an African father and Native American mother, Cuffe was born on the island of Cuttyhunk, off the coast of New . . . Map (db m77465) HM
71 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Captain Paul Cuffe
Captain Paul Cuffe Paul Cuffe (1759-1817) was a sea captain, merchant, philanthropist, community leader, civil rights advocate and abolitionist. Here are some significant details about his life. Westport, MA: site of the . . . Map (db m77468) HM
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72 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Captain Paul Cuffe's Atlantic World
London Cuffe sought support in London from the African Institution - a group that was committed "to stimulating trade with Africa, without itself trading, to promote African education and improved farming methods, and to be a . . . Map (db m86901) HM
73 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Centre StreetUtility over Elegance
The view down Centre Street has changed little over the years, and no street in New Bedford served the whaling industry longer. Little finery can be seen in the facades of these buildings, for this was a working waterfront, where utility overrode . . . Map (db m58182) HM
74 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Civil War’s First Black Regiment — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park —
Near this spot, in February 1863, a recruiting office opened to enlist men for the first black regiment authorized to fight for the Union cause. The men who volunteered here formed Company C of the 54th Regiment of Massachusetts. If captured, . . . Map (db m84070) HM
75 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Colonel George Claghorn
Text on the Bronze Plaque Near this Site 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 . . . Map (db m86782) HM
76 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Commonwealth of ToilLongshoremen’s Union
On this site in 1936, Cape Verdean and Portuguese dockworkers formed Locals 1413 and 1465 of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA). Prior to organizing, these dockworkers were chosen daily, based only on their physical ability, and had . . . Map (db m1614) HM
77 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Dedicated as a Tribute
Text on Front side of Monument: Dedicated as a Tribute to the sturdy whalemen who early won fame for New Bedford and their successors who, inheriting ideals and resourcefulness gave to the city new prominence . . . Map (db m86677)
78 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Defending a Rich TargetHistory of the stone fort at Clark's Point
In 1840, the Army Board of Engineers met in Boston to plan a defense for the Atlantic Coast. New Bedford was considered important because of its fine harbor and industrial base. Major R. Delafield, (considered the "Father of American Seacoast . . . Map (db m198211) HM
79 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Double Bank
Seeing Double As you gaze across Water Street toward the eight-pillar institution, compare closely what you see in the photograph with what stands here today. Built in 1831, the building was designed by architect Russell Warren. For 61 years the . . . Map (db m58192) HM
80 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Frederick Douglass1818–1895
“For my part, I should prefer death to hopeless bondage.” New Bedford 1838-1841.Map (db m1615) HM
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81 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — From Whales to Bales
A one-industry whaling town before the Civil War, New Bedford became a one-industry textile town afterward. Cotton bales and coal, both bound for the city's new textile mills, began to replace oil casks on New Bedford wharves. Oil casks . . . Map (db m86731) HM
82 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — From Whales to Flatfish and Scallops
The boats you see in the harbor today are mostly commercial fishing vessels - primarily draggers and scallopers; the whaling barks of the past have long since vanished. By the 1930s, just as whaling faded and the textile industry fled to the . . . Map (db m86680) HM
83 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Heroes of Fort Wagner — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park —
During the Civil War many of the black men who enlisted at a recruiting office near this spot were mustered into Company C of the 54th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Among these recruits was New Bedford’s Sergeant William H. Carney. . . . Map (db m84071) HM
84 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Lewis TempleBlacksmith — Inventor of the Iron Toggle Harpoon Tip —
Born in Richmond, Virginia, in 1800, Lewis Temple established himself as a blacksmith on the New Bedford waterfront by 1836. Temple manufactured his first toggle-iron in 1848. Its fastening power revolutionized the catching of whales. The . . . Map (db m1616) HM
85 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Lost Lightship Sailors Memorial
Text on Upper Front (East) Side of Memorial: Lost Lightship Sailors Memorial This Memorial created in Memory of All Lightship Sailors lost in performance of duties Inspired by Harold Flagg, LV 73 . . . Map (db m86786) HM
86 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Making Room-Johnny Cake HillNew Bedford Whaling National Historic Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Making Room-During the days when New Bedford dominated the whaling trade, 10,000 seamen were required to sail the fleet. Pacific islanders, New England farm boys, Cape Verdeans, Portuguese from the Azores, Wampanoag Indians, and immigrants from . . . Map (db m77467) HM
87 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Merrill's Wharf
On the other side of the Bourne Counting House, the granite building in front of you, is Merrill's Wharf, completed in 1847. The wharf then was the longest in New Bedford port. Built by Edward Merrill for an expanding whaling fleet, this wharf . . . Map (db m86733) HM
88 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Nathan and Mary (Polly) Johnson House21 Seventh Street — Has been designated a National Historic Landmark —
This building possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. Nathan and Polly Johnson, prominent African American abolitionists, sheltered escaped slaves in this underground railroad "station." It . . . Map (db m97070) HM
89 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — New Bedford Historic District
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 illustrating the history of the United StatesMap (db m58196) HM
90 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Preserving Whaling's LegacyThe New Bedford Whaling Museum
In 1915, in the waning light of whaling's final decade, Emily Howland Bourne financed the construction of a museum building to honor her whaling merchant father, Jonathan Bourne, Jr. This marked the first steadfast effort to preserve New . . . Map (db m86657) HM
91 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Seamen’s Bethel
(Marker on the left side of the door) “In the same New Bedford there stands a whaleman’s chapel and few are the moody fisherman, shortly bound for the Indian or Pacific Oceans who failed to make a Sunday visit to this spot.” Moby . . . Map (db m95382) HM
92 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Signs of the TimeNew Bedford Whaling National Historic Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
The outward appearance of the brick and brownstone building diagonally in front of you has changed little over the years. However, the signs identifying the ownership and use of the structure have changed repeatedly. It was originally built as a . . . Map (db m62358) HM
93 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — The Andrew Robeson House
Change of Address Andrew Robeson, whaling merchant and steadfast abolitionist, built this Federal-style house in 1821 on a lot on North Second Street, diagonally behind you. The estate, with its conservatory, gardens, surrounding elm trees, . . . Map (db m77505) HM
94 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — The Benjamin Rodman House
Wealth with a Conscience Early whaling merchants lived in elegant houses along this street. But by the time Benjamin Rodman built this Federal style home in 1821, many of his wealthy friends were moving uphill away from this shoreside . . . Map (db m76980) HM
95 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — The Dartmouth
Near this spot in 1767 the first ship built in New Bedford was launched. The Dartmouth Francis Rotch, Owner She was one of the vessels boarded by the Boston Tea Party in 1773 Map (db m58183) HM
96 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — The Mariner's Home
Home Away from the Sea Whaling men spent much of their lives at sea. The ship was their home. Back in port, most of the poor, unskilled sailors knew no one in New Bedford and were essentially homeless until the next voyage. In 1850 the . . . Map (db m58197) HM
97 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — The Seamen's Bethel
Saving Mariners' Souls After months at sea, many whaling men were unable to resist the temptations of this port city. In 1832, the New Bedford Port Society for the Moral Improvement of Seamen opened this mariners' chapel "to protect the rights . . . Map (db m58199) HM
98 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Trading Places
In 1839 this Greek Revival building opened its doors to the public, not as the library it is today, but as New Bedford's town hall. When the growing town reached city size in 1847 the granite building became City Hall. Vendors sold produce and meats . . . Map (db m198215) HM
99 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Trial by FireNew Bedford Whaling National Historic Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Trial by Fire-During the early hours of January 18, 1977, gas leaked from a cracked main into the cellar of O’Malley’s Tavern, located near where you are now standing. New Bedford had suffered two straight days of record-setting cold in an overall . . . Map (db m62389) HM
100 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Twentieth-Century WhalingNew Bedford Whaling National Historic Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Twentieth-Century Whaling-As New Bedford’s whaling industry declined in the 19th century, more than a dozen other nations began hunting whales using “modern” Norwegian methods, with fast, steam-powered vessels and heavy-gauge harpoon . . . Map (db m62387) HM

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