Ipswich in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Sawmill Point
Photographed by Marc Posner, July 8, 2024
1. Sawmill Point Marker
For three centuries, Sawmill Point was the site of gristmills, fueling mills, and sawmills powered by the Lower Falls of the Ipswich River. Through the foresight of Alice Shurcliff, this park now stands as a window to the river and to the history of Ipswich.
Erected by Town of Ipswich.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 42° 40.691′ N, 70° 50.11′ W. Marker is in Ipswich, Massachusetts, in Essex County. It is on County Street north of Elm Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ipswich MA 01938, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Massachusetts’ North Shore, in Greater Boston, and in the Merrimack Valley. 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. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Along The Ipswich River (a few steps from this marker); Ipswich House (within shouting distance of this marker); The District (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ipswich Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Ipswich Massachusetts Village Green Memorial (about 600 feet away); Alexander Knight House (about 600 feet away); South Green (about 600 feet away); Market Street (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ipswich.
Photographed by Marc Posner, July 8, 2024
2. Sawmill Point Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
