Rehoboth in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Block House No. 2
From 1675 as seen in 1782
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 10, 2026
1. Block House No. 2 Marker
On the rise behind this sign was a fortified house surrounded by a palisade during the King Philip's War. This enclosure was a place of safety against Indian attack for the settlers in the Palmer's River area, on the west side of the Palmer River. Block House No. 1 at Wheeler Street protected those on the east side of the river.
On March 28, 1676, an Indian raid in this area destroyed all buildings, but these block houses saved all but one inhabitant, who wandered too far from this block house.
Block House No.2 with its palisade still existed as late as 1782.
Erected by Rehoboth Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the King Philip's War 1675-1676 series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 28, 1676.
Location. 41° 48.161′ N, 71° 16.85′ W. Memorial is in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is at the intersection of Barney Avenue and Providence Road, on the right when traveling south on Barney Avenue. Between Providence Road and the beginning of Wheaton Avenue. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Rehoboth MA 02769, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Providence. 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.
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Also see . . . History of Rehoboth - King Philip's War.
On March 28, [1676] two days after this battle, a party of the Indians crossing the river made a furious attack on Rehoboth, burning some forty houses and thirty barns.(Submitted on May 11, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
Additional keywords. Metacom, Metacomet
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 10, 2026
2. Block House No. 2 Marker
Marker on side of road near bushes. Little visibility beyond bushes.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
