Mansfield in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Lowney Common

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 11, 2020

1. Lowney Common Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Lowney Common
Graciously donated to the Citizens of Mansfield in 1917 by
Walter M. Lowney
1855 - 1921
Internationally known candy manufacturer
Founder and president of the Walter M. Lowney Company

He was exceedingly generous to his employees and took a deep and abiding interest in the affairs of our town
Dedicated 2017

Erected 2017 by Mansfield Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 42° 1.923′ N, 71° 13.183′ W. Marker is in Mansfield, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. Marker is on Crocker Street, 0.1 miles east of North Main Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located within Lowney Common, close to the flagpole. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mansfield MA 02048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mansfield Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Town Hall Clock (within shouting

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distance of this marker); DePillow Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Mansfield World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Liberatore Brothers (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mansfield Orthodox Congregational Church (approx. half a mile away); Mansfield Bell of Freedom (approx. half a mile away); September 11, 2001 (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mansfield.

Also see . . . Walter MacPherson Lowney. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on November 17, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 11, 2020

2. Lowney Common Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.