Swansea in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Myles Garrison House Site
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, 2011
1. Myles Garrison House Site Marker
Near this spot stood the John Myles Garrison House. The place of meeting of the troops of Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth colonies.
Commanded by Majors Thomas Savage and James Cudworth, who marched to the relief of Swansea at the opening of King Philips War
A.D. 1675
There fell in Swansea, slain by the Indians Nehemiah Allin • William Hammond • William Cahoone • John Jones • Gershom Cobb • Robert Jones • John Druce • Joseph Lewis • John Fall • John Salisbury • William Salisbury
To mark this historic site this monument was erected
Erected 1912 by Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1675.
Location. 41° 46.368′ N, 71° 17.13′ W. Marker is in Swansea, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. Marker is at the intersection of Old Providence Road and Barneyville Road, on the left when traveling east on Old Providence Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Swansea MA 02777, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Jonathan Barney - Mason Barney Shipyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Miles (Myles) Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles
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Photographed By Bryan Simmons, 2011
2. Myles Garrison House Site Marker
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, 2011
3. Myles Garrison House Site Marker
Photographed By Ralph Cahoon
4. Myles Garrison House Site Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 4,304 times since then and 157 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. 4. submitted on April 14, 2022, by Ralph Cahoon of Barnstable, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
