Westport in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Legend of the Turnips
Erected by Town of Westport.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 41° 33.26′ N, 71° 5.673′ W. Marker is in Westport, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. Marker is on Main Road, half a mile south of Allen Way, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Westport MA 02790, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rhode Island Red (approx. 1.7 miles away in Rhode Island); Col. Benjamin Church (approx. 5 miles away in Rhode Island); Holt’s Trail (approx. 7.6 miles away in Rhode Island); Fort Barton (approx. 7.6 miles away in Rhode Island); a different marker also named Fort Barton (approx. 7.7 miles away in Rhode Island); Pvt. David Lewis Gifford Memorial (approx. 8.4 miles away); Col. Lewis L. Millett Memorial (approx. 8.4 miles away); Site of the Battle of Rhode Island (approx. 9.1 miles away in Rhode Island).
Additional keywords. vegetable, farm, garden
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2009. This page has been viewed 3,669 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 11, 2009. 2. submitted on October 15, 2009. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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