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

Uptown Common and 3rd Meetinghouse

Athol History Trail

Uptown Common Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Brosseau, June 27, 2019

1. Uptown Common Marker

Inscription.
Uptown Common
Deeded in 1772 for common enjoyment.

3rd Meetinghouse
1773-1827
On July 18, 1776 a messenger arrived with a copy of the new Declaration of Independence. It was read to all from the steps of the meetinghouse

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical date for this entry is July 18, 1776.

Location. 42° 35.357′ N, 72° 12.937′ W. Marker is in Athol, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It is on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: across from 1590 Main Street, Athol MA 01331, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Quiet Corner and in Greater Worcester. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stagecoach Stop (within shouting distance of this marker); World War l Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Hiding Place for Slaves (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town House (about 400 feet away); Old Toll Gate (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Town House (about 400 feet away); 4th Meetinghouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Town Pound (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athol.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2019, by Darren Brosseau of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 393 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on July 8, 2019, by Darren Brosseau of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Photo 1. submitted on June 29, 2019, by Darren Brosseau of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.