Maria W. Stewart

Historical marker location:

Boston, Massachusetts

( Marker is on Joy Street north of Smith Court, on the right when traveling north.)

1803-1879. 8 Belknap Street.

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.