MA, USA
Elbridge Gerry House Site
Landmark
Marker indicating the birthplace of Elbridge Gerry (1744-1814), a signer of the Declaration of Independence and later Vice President of the United States. Gerry represented Massachusetts in the Continental Congress and was a vocal advocate for colonial rights. The term "gerrymandering" derives from his later political career.
What Happened Here
Gerry's father was a successful merchant in the cod trade, connecting the family's politics to Marblehead's economic interests in opposing British trade restrictions.
Visiting Today
Address
44 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
Admission
Free (marker)
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