Rehoboth in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Redway Plain

Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 2012

1. Redway Plain Marker

Inscription. Redway Plain is named after James Redway, who settled here in the early 1700's. Originally the plain included this field, The Faxon Farm Field,and the Village Cemetery. Neither Winthrop Street or Pond Street existed before 1828.

From colonial times, and for many years after, the local militia used it as a training field. During Indian days, and up to the present. The field has been used to grow a variety of crops including Timothy hay, corn, alfalfa, and vegetables.

Purchased by the citizens of Rehoboth in 1992, the plain is now managed by the Rehoboth Park Commission.

Erected by Rehoboth Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.

Location. 41° 50.563′ N, 71° 15.687′ W. Marker is in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. Marker is at the intersection of Bay State Road and Winthrop Street, on the right when traveling west on Bay State Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rehoboth MA 02769, 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. Old Yellow Meeting House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sabin Sawmill (approx. 0.8 miles away); Anawan House

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(approx. 1.4 miles away); Anawan House-Inn (approx. 1.4 miles away); Perryville Dam (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Palmer's River Meeting House (approx. 1.9 miles away); Bliss-Carpenter Saw & Shingle Mill (approx. 2.1 miles away); Palmer River Pound (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rehoboth.

Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 2012

2. Redway Plain Marker

Redway Plain image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 2012

3. Redway Plain

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 1,100 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.