Millville in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Samuel Thompson’s Gristmill Stone 1727
Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 26, 2022
1. Samuel Thompson’s Gristmill Stone 1727 Marker
Discovered in the Year 1937
by
A. Frederick Anderson
Town Antiquary
Presented to Longfellow School
by
Robert A. Mcglaughlin
Agent
Milleville Municipal Finance Commission
Works Progress
Administration
1938 - 1939
Erected 1939 by Works Progress Administration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1727.
Location. 42° 1.639′ N, 71° 34.884′ W. Marker is in Millville, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It is at the intersection of Central Street and Fletcher Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Central Street. The Gristmill Stone is leaning against the Longfellow School building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Millville MA 01529, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Massachusetts’ Quiet Corner, in Greater Worcester, and in the Blackstone Valley. 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: Longfellow School (a few steps from this marker); Udor Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Millville Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); Millville Village (within shouting distance of this marker); The Raceway (within
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 26, 2022
2. Samuel Thompson’s Gristmill Stone 1727 Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 26, 2022
3. Samuel Thompson’s Gristmill Stone 1727
The Gristmill Stone is leaning against the Longfellow School building.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 349 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 22, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
