West Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Bridgewater Purchase
Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 26, 2022
1. Bridgewater Purchase Marker
The land of this park was bought in 1649 from the Massasoit Indians by Miles Standish and others as part of the Bridgewater Purchase and allotted to John Ames an original shareholder and settler
And here before the Revolutionary War, the fourth inheritor, Captain John Ames, began the manufacture of shovels with a trip-hammer set on this stone
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1649.
Location. 42° 1.005′ N, 71° 0.488′ W. Marker is in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. Marker can be reached from River Street near Arch Street, on the left when traveling west. Located in War Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Bridgewater MA 02379, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Deacon Samuel Edson (within shouting distance of this marker); West Bridgewater World War II Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); West Bridgewater World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); West Bridgewater Civil War Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of John Cary (approx. ¼ mile away); Home of Rev. James Keith
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Regarding Bridgewater Purchase. Originally part of Bridgewater, West Bridgewater became a separate town in 1822.
Also see . . . West Bridgewater, Massachusetts (Wikipedia). (Submitted on November 4, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 26, 2022
2. Bridgewater Purchase Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
