Sir Richard's Landing

1630 - 1930

Here at the river's edge the settlers of Watertown led by Sir Richard Saltonstall landed in June 1630. Later this spot became known as Gerry's Landing, for Elbridge Gerry, signer of the Declaration of Independence and Governor of Massachusetts who lived in "Elmwood" nearby.

Marker is at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Fresh Pond Parkway (Massachusetts Route 2) on Mount Auburn Street.