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

Converse Bridge

1640 1915

 
 
Converse Bridge Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Ali Newton, April 22, 2015
1. Converse Bridge Marker
Inscription. Site of first bridge crossing the Aberjona River over against the Edward Converse House, also site of the King's Ford located at lower side of bridge from 1638 to 1845.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & ViaductsColonial EraNotable PlacesSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1638.
 
Location. 42° 27.148′ N, 71° 8.16′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Converse Place, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winchester MA 01890, 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 First House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Symmes Farm (approx. 0.7 miles away); John Harvard's Land (approx. 1.2 miles away); Old Middlesex Canal (approx. 1½ miles away); Woburn (approx. 2.1 miles away); Molyneaux Circle (approx. 2.3 miles away); “Grandfather’s House” (approx. 2.6 miles away); Captain Isaac Hall Hitching Post (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.
 
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Converse Bridge Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Ali Newton, April 22, 2015
2. Converse Bridge Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2015, by Ali Newton of Boston, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 573 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2015, by Ali Newton of Boston, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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