Marlborough in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

High School Common

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 19, 2013

1. High School Common Marker

Inscription.
Site of first meeting house completed in 1662, Rev. William Brimsmead Minister.

It was built within the limits of the Indian planting field which was part of the Ockoocangansett Plantation, and was a source of hostile feelings toward the settlers. It was attacked and burned March 26, 1676 by King Philip while a meeting was in progress. The inhabitants securing safety in the nearby William Ward house one of the designated garrisons. During the raid 13 houses, 11 barns and a large portion of the livestock were destroyed.

William Ward was the great grandfather of Artemus Ward first commander-in-chief of the Revolutionary Army 1775.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the King Philip's War 1675-1676 series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 26, 1676.

Location. 42° 20.8′ N, 71° 33.15′ W. Marker is in Marlborough, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is at the intersection of Rawlins Avenue and Main Street (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling north on Rawlins Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marlborough MA 01752, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Boston.

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 walking distance of this marker

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: The First Meeting House & The Old Common (a few steps from this marker); The Parade of Colonial History (within shouting distance of this marker); Doughboy Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Artemas Ward Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Praying Indians (within shouting distance of this marker); Honoring Marlborough's Finest (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Noble Train of Artillery (about 300 feet away); Robert W. "Red" Touchette (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marlborough.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 19, 2013

2. High School Common Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2013, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 718 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2013, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.