Athol in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Town House

1827-1847

By Darren Brosseau, July 8, 2019

1. Town House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Athol's town hall for 20 years, it stood west of the common until moved here in 1850. It alsoo served as "Athol Academy" in 1828. Then as a Congregational church in 1830-33

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 42° 35.422′ N, 72° 12.951′ W. Marker is in Athol, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. Marker is on Main St. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1476 Main St, Athol MA 01331, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Town House (within shouting distance of this marker); World War l Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Stagecoach Stop (within shouting distance of this marker); Uptown Common and 3rd Meetinghouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hiding Place for Slaves (about 500 feet away); Old Toll Gate (approx. 0.2 miles away); 4th Meetinghouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Town Pound (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athol.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2019, by Darren Brosseau of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 8 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 8, 2019, by Darren Brosseau of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.