Foxborough in Norfolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Morseville
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, May 31, 2012
1. Morseville Marker
Populated by members of the Morse family since the early 1700's, this section of Foxborough was known as Morseville. By 1737, Jedediah Morse had dammed the Neponset River forming Crack Rock Pond and built both a saw mill and a bloomery forge near this spot. Leonard Morse operated a hoe factory in the mid-1800's. B F. Boyden and Sons later had a grist mill at the same privilege. A sense of community that centered on the Plimpton School for elementary students was further enhanced by the arrival of the railroad in 1886 and opening of a depot and post office which formally established the area as North Foxboro. Passenger rail service declined with the advent of the electric trolley line which ran from 1899 to 1919. The post office closed in 1906Erected 2000 by Foxborough Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1737.
Location. 42° 5.141′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Foxborough State Hospital Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Lakeview (approx. 1.3 miles away); Entering Baker Street Historic District (approx. 1.4 miles away); Memorial Hall (approx. 1.6 miles away); Centre Burial Ground (approx. 1.6 miles away); Union Straw Works / Birth of the Straw Hat Industry (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Reservoir on Powder House Hill / The Town House (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Town Lot (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Foxborough.
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, May 31, 2012
2. Morseville Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 527 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
