Reverand James Keith

His home        The site of his first sermon        His church        His burial site

All Photos taken by Terry Keith October, 1999

While I was visiting Pulpit Rock, I met someone who seemed to know about its history. 
 He said that at the time of Rev. James' first sermon there were many curious Indians hiding in the bushes around the area observing the 'odd' behavior of the strange newcomers.

"Pulpit Rock"

The plaque reads:

PULPIT ROCK
A.D. 1663
HERE, TRADITION RECORDS,
REVEREND JAMES KEITH
THE MINISTER OF THE
FIRST CHURCH OF BRIDGEWATER
PREACHED
HIS FIRST SERMON

This is the view from the top of Pulpit Rock