Ashburnham in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
The School Boy of 1850
Photographed By Darren Brosseau, April 30, 2019
1. The school boy of 1850 Marker
One of a generation of New England boys whose valor in war was equaled only by their achievements in peace. Presented to the town of Ashburnham by Ivers Whitney Adams. A native son AD1913Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism.
Location. 42° 38.179′ N, 71° 54.861′ W. Marker is in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. Marker is on Main St (Massachusetts Route 12), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: where School St meets Main St, Ashburnham MA 01430, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. World War ll/Korean/Vietnam Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); World War l Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Ashburnham Civil War Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Town House (approx. 2.2 miles away); Near this spot was the residence and garrison of John Fitch (approx. 4.4 miles away); Seth Heywood Site (approx. 5.4 miles away); On June 27, 1785 (approx. 5½ miles away); Gardner Soldiers' Monument (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ashburnham.
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Photographed By Darren Brosseau, April 30, 2019
2. The school boy of 1850 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2019, by Darren Brosseau of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2019, by Darren Brosseau of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
