Pembroke in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
The Ox Knoweth His Owner
Second Pound erected on or near former site, 1824 of stone; area 20 x 20; cost $55.00 Repaired by the Town, 1909
Erected 1909.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1712.
Location. 42° 4.331′ N, 70° 48.554′ W. Marker is in Pembroke, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. Marker is at the intersection of Center Street (Massachusetts Route 14) and Oldham Street, on the right when traveling north on Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pembroke MA 02359, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. North River Bridge (approx. 2˝ miles away); On North River (approx. 2˝ miles away); Ford Mill (approx. 4.9 miles away); Tree of Knowledge (approx. 5 miles away); Old Marshfield Training Field (approx. 5.3 miles away); Daniel Webster Tablet (approx. 5.3 miles away); Site of Ford's Store (approx. 6.2 miles away); Halifax Grange Veterans Monument (approx. 6.2 miles away).
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Pinfold. A pound is known as a pinfold in England. It is a small enclosure in which cattle could be temporarily confined.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2023, by Marc Belanger of Reno, Nevada. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2023, by Marc Belanger of Reno, Nevada. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.