Greenfield in Franklin County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Capt. William Turner

Town of Greenfield

— 1753 —

Capt. William Turner Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tony Farrick, December 27, 2012

1. Capt. William Turner Marker

Inscription. A military commander during King Phillip's War. Capt. Turner was killed near here in a retreat after leading a massacre of Indians fishing at the Great Falls of the Conn. River in Gill on May 19, 1676.

Erected by Greenfield Kiwanis Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1914.

Location. 42° 36.357′ N, 72° 36.716′ W. Marker is in Greenfield, Massachusetts, in Franklin County. Marker is on Conway Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 390 Conway Street, Greenfield MA 01301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Vietnam Veterans War Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Civil War Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Bird Hovey Block (approx. 1.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Women Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Town of Greenfield (approx. 1.4 miles away); Greenfield's 3rd Town Hall (approx. 1.4 miles away); Greenfield Civil War Monument (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenfield.

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