Indian Meetinghouse
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NorStar
N 42° 16.381 W 071° 18.961
19T E 309010 N 4682687
This sign marks the location of the Indian Meetinghouse of the Praying Indian Town of Natick, now located at the intersection of Eliot Street (Rte 16), Union and Pleasant Streets.
Waymark Code: WM96P
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/19/2006
Views: 29
The sign says:
"Indian Meetinghouse
On this site John Eliot helped his Indian converts to build their first meetinghouse in 1651, with a "Prophet's Chamber" where he lodged on his fortnightly visits to preach to them in their language. His disciple Daniel Tackawambait succeeded to the pastoral office in 1698."
Agency Responsible for Placement: Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Commission
Year Placed: 1930
County: Middlesex
City/Town Name: Natick
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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