Bellingham in Norfolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Original Town Common

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 11, 2022

1. Original Town Common Marker

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Original Town Common
circa - 1898 The Bellingham Police Department now stands on the original green of the Town Common. The small building in the center was the town's lock-up facility which was erected in 1875. The two-room Massey School House situated to the right was built in 1873. This town center locale was used for many outdoor activities during the 1800's.

The local Militia drilled on the Common until 1847. A bandstand was built in 1871 and many Concerts, Memorial Day Observances and Grange Fairs were held on this green. Bellingham's first Town Common came to an end in 1965 with the construction of the Bellingham Police/Fire Facility. Later in 1991, this same building was renovated and became the Bellingham Police Station, as we know it today.
Dedicated to the Bellingham Police Association
Honoring All Past and Present Police Officers

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 42° 5.321′ N, 71° 28.592′ W. Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 11, 2022

2. Original Town Common Marker

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is in Bellingham, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. Marker is at the intersection of Mendon Street (Massachusetts Route 140) and Thayer Road, on the left when traveling east on Mendon Street. Located in Bellingham Town Common. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bellingham MA 02019, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bellingham Town Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Center (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lyndon F. Murray Memorial Building (about 300 feet away); Governor Richard Bellingham (about 400 feet away); Maple Street North Bellingham (about 400 feet away); Bellingham Soldier’s Monument (about 400 feet away); Bellingham Veterans Monument (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellingham.

Also see . . .
1. Town of Bellingham. (Submitted on April 17, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Bellingham, Massachusetts (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 17, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.