Bliss-Carpenter Saw & Shingle Mill
1729-1870
In the 19th century, Francis H. Carpenter converted the mill into a shingle mill which he operated until after the Civil War. Williams Street was originally a private lane to the mill.
Erected by Rehoboth Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1720.
Location. 41° 51.708′ N, 71° 13.812′ W. Marker is in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is on Williams Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rehoboth MA 02769, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Blackstone Valley and in Greater Providence. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Anawan House-Inn (approx. 0.7 miles away); Anawan House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Perryville Dam (approx. 1.4 miles away); Anawan Rock (approx. 2 miles away); Old Yellow Meeting House (approx. 2.1 miles away); Redway Plain (approx. 2.1 miles away); Indian Oven Rock (approx. 2.2
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