The Gerrymander
Posted by: 
Shorelander
N 42° 21.281 W 071° 03.542
19T E 330422 N 4691211
Politics has always been sleazy. Here's proof.
Waymark Code: WM1835
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 02/18/2007
Views: 38
The marker stands on the side of a building on the east corner of Chauncy and Summer Streets. On it is a picture of the gerrymander, as well as some text. The marker reads:
"Near this site stood the home of state senator Israel Thorndike, a merchant and privateer. During a visit here in 1812 by Governor Elbridge Gerry, an electoral district was redrawn to provide advantage to the party in office.
"Shaped by political intent rather than any natural boundaries, its appearance resembled a salamander. A frustrated member of the opposition called it a gerrymander, a term still in use today."
Agency Responsible for Placement: The Bostonian Society
County: Suffolk
City/Town Name: Boston
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed
Year Placed: Not listed
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