Northfield in Franklin County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Site of Squakheag's First Grist Mill
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 5, 2023
1. Site of Squakheag's First Grist Mill Marker
Northfield
175 feet westerly
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Built in 1685
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1685.
Location. 42° 42.158′ N, 72° 27.159′ W. Marker is in Northfield, Massachusetts, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Massachusetts Route 10/63) and Glen Road, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 136 Main St, Northfield MA 01360, 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. World War I Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fire Station (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Walk of Heroes (approx. 0.7 miles away); Northfield Main Street Historic District (approx. ¾ mile away); Nathaniel Dickinson (approx. 0.9 miles away); First Settlement (approx. one mile away); King Philip's Hill (approx. 1.8 miles away); Indian Council Fires (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northfield.
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 5, 2023
2. Site of Squakheag's First Grist Mill Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
