Northborough in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Cyrus Gale's General Store

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 30, 2024

1. Cyrus Gale's General Store Marker

Inscription. In the early 1800s, this Greek Revival building, with the Tuscan-columned porch, served as both a stagecoach stop and post office on Boston Post Road. In 1813, Cyrus Gale opened a general store and sold potatoes, grain, milk, and butter, which were all products of his farm. Gale and his son, along with various partners, kept the store open until 1909. From 1912 through 1918, the building was used as a social club.

Erected 2019 by Town of Northborough, MA.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 42° 19.185′ N, 71° 38.389′ W. Marker is in Northborough, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It is on Main Street (U.S. 20) west of School Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 37 Main St, Northborough MA 01532, 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: Gale Library Building (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church of Northborough (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Minuteman (about 400 feet away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (about 600 feet away); Boston Post Road

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(about 700 feet away); Northborough Veterans Memorial (about 800 feet away); Assabetville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cold Harbor Brook Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northborough.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 30, 2024

2. Cyrus Gale's General Store Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.