Turns out, the fellow who wrote the words to My Country Tis of Thee was born on Sheafe Street
Ever notice that plaque on the second story of 37 Sheafe St? Behind the fire escape? Next to the abondoned building? No?
It reads:
Birthplace of
Rev S.F. Smith
Author of "America"
1808 - 1895Erected by the Old South Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
1897