First Encounter

Historical marker location:

2500 State Highway, Eastham, Massachusetts

( Marker is at the intersection of State Highway (U.S. 6) and Somoset Rd, on the left when traveling south on State Highway.)

Marker installed: 1920

The Massachusetts State House, located in Boston, was built in 1798 and is topped by a gilded dome that is made of wood and covered in 23.5 karat gold leaf.