Old North Church
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Shorelander
N 42° 21.983 W 071° 03.275
19T E 330820 N 4692501
A veritable cornucopia of plaques, markers, and tablets at Boston's Old North Church, of Paul Revere fame.
Waymark Code: WM9VG
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Shorelander
Views: 99

There are literally dozens of markers here at the Old North Church, site of the signal lanterns that alerted Paul Revere to the British invasion. One plaque, from the City of Boston (1924), left of the entrance to the church, reads:

"The signal lanterns of Paul Revere displayed in the steeple of this church April 18, 1775 warned the country of the march of the British troops to Lexington and Concord."

Another very large plaque, on the tower of the building has the same text - just much larger. Inside the church are a number of plaques. One noteworthy one, with intricate detail work and imagery, reads:

"Presented by the parishioners of Boston, England to mark the 350th anniversary of the foundation of the City of Boston, Massachusetts 1630-1980."

Outside, in the courtyard, is one of the most marker-dense areas of Boston. If you feel the inclination, please transcribe them in your logs!
Agency Responsible for Placement: City of Boston

Year Placed: 1924

County: Suffolk

City/Town Name: Boston

Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed

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