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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWCC_old-burial-hill_Marblehead-MA.html
Established in 1638, one of the oldest graveyards in New England. Site of first meetinghouse. Six hundred Revolutionary heroes and several early pastors were interred at the top of the hill.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWAZ_fort-sewall_Marblehead-MA.html
Built in 1742 for defence against French cruisers. U.S.S. "Constitution" sought shelter under the fort's guns when chased by H.M.S. "Tenedos" and "Endymion" April 3, 1814. Named after Samuel Sewall of Marblehead, Chief Justice of Massachusetts in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWAY_agnes-surriage-well_Marblehead-MA.html
Belonging to the Fountain Inn, where Sir Harry Frankland, collector of the Port of Boston, while supervising the erection of Fort Sewall, met Agnes Surriage in 1742. Agnes, a poor fisherman's daughter, later became Lady Frankland and returned with…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOGW_baileys-head_Marblehead-MA.html
This hill was formerly known as Bailey's Head. During the Revolution and the War of 1812, it was used as a fortification, Fort Washington, manned by local citizens with help if needed from the Lafayette Guards and the Marblehead Light Infantry. On…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOGP_fort-sewall_Marblehead-MA.html
Fort SewallMarblehead MassachusettsMarblehead, founded in 1629, has always been a famous seaport - for fishing, foreign trade, boat building, sail making and yachting. Local sailors have been champions in world competitions, the America's Cup and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOGN_huzzah-for-old-ironsides_Marblehead-MA.html
Huzzah! For "Old Ironsides"Marblehead citizens have embracedUSS Constitutionon three historic visits:
3 April 1814 when beneath the guns of Fort Sewall she found refuge from an overwhelming British force
29-31 July 1931 when under tow on t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOGM_gen-casimir-pulaski_Marblehead-MA.html
Gen. Casimir PulaskiArrived in Salem Harbor atFort Sewall MarbleheadJuly 23, 1777 Revolutionary War HeroPolish and American PatriotDied in Battle at Savannah, GA October 11, 1779
Erected 1989Polish American CongressEastern Massachusetts
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOGK_fort-sewall-site-plan_Marblehead-MA.html
Fort Sewall Site Plan LegendA ? Kitchen B ? Guard RoomC ? Store RoomD ? DungeonE ? MagazineF ? Temporary Magazine
The bomb-proof headquarters, covered with several feet of earth, consists of four rooms (left to right): Room A - a kitchen with…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOGI_fort-sewall_Marblehead-MA.html
[ left panel ] Welcome - You Are EnteringFort SewallMarblehead MassachusettsFort Sewall is a unique earthwork fortification positioned to defend Marblehead for over three centuries. In 1644 the provincial government granted permission to build an …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOGH_marblehead-world-war-i-memorial_Marblehead-MA.html
This Memorial Dedicated By TheCitizens of MarbleheadTo The Memory OfCharles H. Evans ? Killed in Action - July 20, 1918Irving E. Brown ? Died in France - October 13, 1918William F. Farry ? Died in France - February 6, 1919John A. Roundy ? Killed i…