Lynn

Historical marker location:

Lynn, Massachusetts

( Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street (Massachusetts Route 1A) and Nahant Street, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street.)

Marker installed: 1930

1630-1930.

The Massachusetts state flag features a Native American warrior holding a bow and arrow, with a star representing Massachusetts above his head. The state motto, "Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem" (By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty), appears on a blue ribbon beneath the shield.