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Historical marker location:

710 Main Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Osborne Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.)

Marker installed: 1961

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.