Shrewsbury in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
New Township
Photographed by Conrad Ward, May 16, 2024
1. New Township Marker
In 1716, thirty-one people petitioned the General Court to set aside ΰ tract of land for a new township. The Petition was granted on November 2, 1717, and the town was named Shrewsbury. On December 15 1727, the Town of Shrewsbury was incorporated. The original area included Boylston (set off in 1736) and parts of Grafton and Westborough (parts set off between 1741 and 1768).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is November 2, 1717.
Location. 42° 17.827′ N, 71° 42.835′ W. Marker is in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It can be reached from the intersection of Boylston Street and Prospect Street, on the right when traveling south. Located on the Shrewsbury Town Common. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shrewsbury MA 01545, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Quiet Corner and in Greater Worcester. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. 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 Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Meeting House (a few steps from this marker); Ministers (a few steps from this marker); Shrewsbury Tea Party (a few steps from this marker); Slavery (a few steps from this marker); General Knox (within shouting distance of this marker); Shrewsbury Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of
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Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
2. New Township Marker
Set in the ground next to the walk way.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
