Athol in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Lysander Spooner
Photographed By Darren Brosseau, July 8, 2019
1. Lysander Spooner Marker
This is the birthplace of Lysander Spooner. January 19,1808- May 14, 1887. Champion of Liberty lawyer, abolitionist, entrepreneur, legal theorist and scholar. In this house he wrote "The Unconstitutionality of Slavery" and other works. Spooner died in Boston and is buried in Forest Hills CemeteryTopics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Arts, Letters, Music • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is January 19, 1887.
Location. 42° 34.508′ N, 72° 11.983′ W. Marker is in Athol, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. Marker is on Petersham Rd. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 559 Petersham Rd, Athol MA 01331, 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. Old Toll Gate (approx. 1.2 miles away); Uptown Common and 3rd Meetinghouse (approx. 1.3 miles away); World War l Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); Stagecoach Stop (approx. 1.3 miles away); Hiding Place for Slaves (approx. 1.3 miles away);
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Photographed By Darren Brosseau, July 8, 2019
2. Lysander Spooner Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2019, by Darren Brosseau of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 305 times since then and 139 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2019, by Darren Brosseau of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
