South Attleboro in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Attleboro Public Library

Historic Site

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 11, 2024

1. Attleboro Public Library Marker

Inscription. Opened in 1907, Joseph L. Sweet who also provided a permanent endowment, gave the land for the library. A public subscription drive raised funds for the original construction. The library's collection includes many works relating to the history of Attleboro and the surrounding area.

Erected 2014 by Attleboro Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 41° 56.755′ N, 71° 17.193′ W. Marker is in Attleboro, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is in South Attleboro. It is on North Main Street (Massachusetts Route 152) south of Hayward Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 71 N Main St, Attleboro MA 02703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Providence.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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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: L.G. Balfour Company WWII Marker (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charles O. Fiske Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bolkum's Tavern Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Mullaney Twins Memorial Parking Area (approx. 0.2 miles away); Peters Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Parsonage, East Parish (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Church in East Parish (approx. ¼ mile away); Memory of the Revolutionary Soldiers (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Attleboro.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 11, 2024

2. Attleboro Public Library Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.