Attleboro in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
In Memory of Anthony Perry
Died-A.D. 1683
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, July 2012
1. In Memory of Anthony Perry Marker
For thirty six years (1647-1683) prominent in the affairs of the town of Rehoboth: representing the town in the house of deputies in the Plymouth Colony: when these lands were bought from Wamsutta Chief Sachem of the Wampanoags (1661) he was active in the town government and was selected by his fellow townsmen to divide the lands into parcels in order that each should share, in a fair and equal distribution by lot. In 1675-6 he gave two sons as soldiers in the great Indian wars and was the sixth largest subscriber to defray the expense of these wars. More than all this, he was a strong supporter of soul liberty, and civil government.Erected 1902.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian.
Location. 41° 56.235′ N, 71° 17.682′ W. Marker is in Attleboro, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. Marker can be reached from County Street (Massachusetts Route 123). Marker is located on the Parks and Rec building inside Capron Park.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. POW*MIA 9-11 Memorial (a few steps from this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memoriam (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Attleborough's Tribute (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spanish American War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Revolutionary War Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Attleboro.
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, July 2012
2. In Memory of Anthony Perry Marker
Marker is located to the right of the door
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 887 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
