Rotch Mansion - New Bedford, MA
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N 41° 38.144 W 070° 55.379
19T E 339834 N 4611119
This sign is located on the pavement at the back side of the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
Waymark Code: WMKWMC
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 06/03/2014
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This small metallic plate is set near the whale fluke sculpture known as "Farewell" on the back side of the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
It reads:
"On this site stood the mansion of William
Rotch, Jr., built c. 1790 and moved to
Johnny Cake Hill in 1851, where it serves as
the Mariners' Home. In time, this property
passed to Peter J. Haste, a native of Greece,
whose generosity made possible its
acquisition bu the Old Dartmouth Historical
Society in 1971."
Agency Responsible for Placement: Unknown
Year Placed: unknown
County: Bristol
City/Town Name: New Bedford
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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