Norton in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
The Site of the First House in Norton
Photographed by Bryan Simmons, 2011
1. The Site of the First House in Norton Marker
Erected 1889 by The Town of Norton.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1669.
Location. 41° 58.187′ N, 71° 7.579′ W. Marker is in Norton, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is on Bay Road close to Turkey Farm Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Norton MA 02766, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Burial Ground (here, next to this marker); Winneccunnett Pond Area (a few steps from this marker); King Philip's Cave (approx. Ύ mile away); The Old Bay Road (approx. 2.4 miles away); Site of First Church in Norton (approx. 3.2 miles away); Norton Common Burial Ground (approx. 4.3 miles away); Winslow and Hopkins (approx. 4.9 miles away); Bristol County Peace Monument (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norton.
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Photographed by Bryan Simmons, 2011
2. The Site of the First House in Norton
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 1,789 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
