Ashby in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Near this spot was the residence and garrison of John Fitch

Photographed By Darren Brosseau, April 29, 2019

1. Near this spot was the residence and garrison of John Fitch Marker

Inscription. Near this spot was the residence and garrison of John Fitch, for whom Fitchburg was named.On the 5th of July 1748 he was attacked by Indians and after a hot fight, in which the two soldiers with him were killed, he was captured with his whole family and his dwelling burned. All were taken to Canada where they were held about one year and then ransomed. This land, at that time a portion of Lunenburg, and afterwards part of Fitchburg, was later set off to Ashby.

Erected by the city of Fitchburg, 1893.

Erected 1893.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical date for this entry is July 5, 1748.

Location. 42° 39.302′ N, 71° 49.903′ W. Marker is in Ashby, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Richardson Road and South Road, in the median on Richardson Road. In small island where South and Richardson meet. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 431 Richardson Rd, Ashby MA 01431, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. World War l Memorial (approx. 4.1 miles away); Ashburnham Civil War Monument (approx. 4.1 miles away); World War ll/Korean/Vietnam Memorial (approx. 4.1 miles away); The School Boy of 1850

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(approx. 4.4 miles away); Rollstone Boulder (approx. 4.9 miles away); Vietnam/Korea War Memorial (approx. 5 miles away); a different marker also named World War l Memorial (approx. 5 miles away); Calvin Coolidge (approx. 5 miles away).

Near this spot was the residence and garrison of John Fitch Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Brosseau, April 29, 2019

2. Near this spot was the residence and garrison of John Fitch Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2019, by Darren Brosseau of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 499 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2019, by Darren Brosseau of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.