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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Essex County, Massachusetts

 
Clickable Map of Essex County, Massachusetts and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Essex County, MA (345) Middlesex County, MA (409) Suffolk County, MA (536) Hillsborough County, NH (81) Rockingham County, NH (143)  EssexCounty(345) Essex County (345)  MiddlesexCounty(409) Middlesex County (409)  SuffolkCounty(536) Suffolk County (536)  HillsboroughCountyNew Hampshire(81) Hillsborough County (81)  RockinghamCounty(143) Rockingham County (143)
Lawrence and Salem are both the county seat for Essex County
Adjacent to Essex County, Massachusetts
      Middlesex County (409)  
      Suffolk County (536)  
      Hillsborough County, New Hampshire (81)  
      Rockingham County, New Hampshire (143)  
 
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301 Massachusetts, Essex County, Saugus — Appleton's Pulpit — 1630-1930
On Appleton Street, 0.2 miles west of Central Street, on the right when traveling west.
In 1687 Major Appleton of Ipswich made a speech on this rock denouncing the tyranny of the Royal Governor, Sir Edmund Andros. A watch was stationed on the hill to give warning of any approach of the Crown Officers.Map (db m48112) HM
302 Massachusetts, Essex County, Saugus — Blacksmith Shop
Near Bridge Street.
A ringing anvil and glowing forge were signals that the blacksmith was working. The skill, stamina, and strength of the blacksmith played an important role in constructing machinery and maintaining the ironworkers' equipment. Using simple tools and . . . Map (db m86452) HM
303 Massachusetts, Essex County, Saugus — Iron Works — 1630-1930
On Central Street, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
"The Company of Undertakers for the Iron Works," consisting of English gentlemen and colonists, erected a furnace on this site in 1643. Joseph Jenks, their employe, built a forge here in 1647, invented the modern type of scythe, and built Boston's . . . Map (db m48222) HM
304 Massachusetts, Essex County, Saugus — Making Iron
Near Bridge Street.
Ore, charcoal and rock called gabbro for flux were hauled to this site, and a drying fire was started in the furnace. Within a day or two the water wheels and bellows were set in motion, and the “blast”, once begun, would burn . . . Map (db m86192) HM
305 Massachusetts, Essex County, Saugus — River Basin Terminus
Near Bridge Street.
The discovery of a navigable river at a site which also offered timber and flowing water for power was cause for company investors and site planners to celebrate. Improved roads to this remote area did not exist in the 1600s. Transportation to the . . . Map (db m86451) HM
306 Massachusetts, Essex County, Saugus — Saugus Korea/Vietnam Memorial
On Central Avenue at Hamilton Street, on the right on Central Avenue.
For those who served Korea 1950-1955 Vietnam 1961-1975Map (db m97339) WM
307 Massachusetts, Essex County, Saugus — Saugus Massachusetts Memorial
On Central Street at Hamilton Street, in the median on Central Street.
This monument was presented to the Town of Saugus by Henry E. Hone, as a memorial to the patriotism of her sons who went forth to battle on land and sea from 1861-1865 for the Preservation of the Union. By their loyalty and . . . Map (db m97342) WM
308 Massachusetts, Essex County, Saugus — Saugus Massachusetts World War I Honor Roll
On Central Avenue at Hamilton Street, on the right when traveling east on Central Avenue.
Dedicated to the men and women of Saugus who served their country in the World War 1917-1918 There are 6 rows of names inscribed, 10 of them have stars, indicating they died in battle. Authorized by town meeting March 1927 Replacing honor roll . . . Map (db m97337) WM
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309 Massachusetts, Essex County, Saugus — Saugus Vietnam Memorial
On Central Avenue at Hamilton Street, on the right on Central Avenue.
In honor and memory those from the town of Saugus, Mass. who gave their lives in the service of their country in the Vietnam Conflict Cpl. Michael A, DeProfio PFC Richard D. Devine, Jr. Sp/4 Stanley J. Egan PFC Richard D. Devine Jr. MemorialMap (db m97338) WM
310 Massachusetts, Essex County, Saugus — The Casting House
Near Bridge Street.
A furnace at full blast kept founders preparing to receive up to a ton of molten liquid iron. Crucible contents were checked frequently and slag impurities that float on top of the heavier molten iron were removed. All preparations had to be . . . Map (db m86454) HM
311 Massachusetts, Essex County, Saugus — The Forge
Near Bridge Street.
At the forge, porous and brittle cast iron was changed into tough, strong, flexible wrought iron. To the sounds of four water wheels turning, the bellows flapping, and the ground-shaking thump of the power hammer, men toiled to make wrought-iron . . . Map (db m86349) HM
312 Massachusetts, Essex County, Saugus — The Scotch House — 1630-1930
On Howard Street west of Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Erected in 1650 or 1651 by The Undertakers of the Iron Works in Lynn (Saugus) to house Scotch prisoners captured by Cromwell at the Battle of Dunbar and sold into seven years' service in New England as indentured servants.Map (db m50198) HM
313 Massachusetts, Essex County, Swampscott — Capt. Jennifer J. Harris U.S.M.C.
Near Monument Avenue at Burrill Street, on the right when traveling south.
Capt. Jennifer J. Harris U.S.M.C. Memorial Tree KIA Iraq   7 February 2007Map (db m36773) WM
314 Massachusetts, Essex County, Swampscott — Captured English Cannon
On Humphrey Street (Massachusetts Route 129) at Greenwood Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Humphrey Street.
This English cannon cast in 1798 captured during the War of 1812 by the Salem privateer "Grand Turk" bought by Swampscott fisherem in 1835 for use as a fog signal and last discharged on July 4, 1857 is now dedicated by the town as a memorial to . . . Map (db m36699) HM
315 Massachusetts, Essex County, Swampscott — Elihu Thomson House
On Monument Avenue at Elmwood Road, on the left when traveling north on Monument Avenue.
Elihu Thomson House Has Been Designated A National Historic Landmark This Site Posesses National Significance In Commemorating the History of The United States Of America 1976 National Park Service United States Department of the . . . Map (db m36774) HM
316 Massachusetts, Essex County, Swampscott — In Memory of G. Norman Albree
On Humphrey Street (Massachusetts Route 129) at Greenwood Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Humphrey Street.
In Memory Of Native Son G. Norman Albree And All Early Bird Pilots Who Dared To SoarMap (db m36698) HM
317 Massachusetts, Essex County, Swampscott — Judge Andrew R. Linscott
On Monument Avenue at Burrill Street, on the right when traveling north on Monument Avenue.
. . . Map (db m36770) HM
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318 Massachusetts, Essex County, Swampscott — Lt. Gen. John R. Chaisson
On Humphrey Street (Massachusetts Route 129) at Greenwood Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Humphrey Street.
Lt. Gen. John R. Chaisson Chief of Staff United States Marine Corps Born September 27, 1916 Died September 20, 1972Map (db m36696) HM
319 Massachusetts, Essex County, Swampscott — Swampscott Civil War Monument
On Humphrey Street (Massachusetts Route 129) at Monument Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Humphrey Street.
[ east side ] In Memory Of The Brave And Heroic Soldiers Who Died In Defence Of Their Country. This Monument Is Erected By The Town Of Swampscott. "Our Nations Defenders Dead But Not Forgotten." [ north side ] . . . Map (db m36772) HM
320 Massachusetts, Essex County, Swampscott — Swampscott Desert Shield - Desert Storm Monument
On Monument Avenue at Elmwood Road, on the left when traveling north on Monument Avenue.
Desert Shield     Desert Storm 2 August 1990    30 November 1995 Berry Jr., Robert R. • Cassidy, Margaret M. • Losano, Joseph A. • DiPietro, David C. • Tibbetts, Paul W. • Cavallaro, Darren R. • Knowles, Douglas B. • Pelletier, Steven R. • . . . Map (db m36705) WM
321 Massachusetts, Essex County, Swampscott — Swampscott Honor Roll
On Monument Avenue at Walker Road, on the left when traveling north on Monument Avenue.
Swampscott Honor Roll Dedicated To The Memory Of Those Who Served In World War II Dedicated November 11, 1968 [ 1440 names are listed. The following names have a star indicating they did not return ] Addison, Charles D., Jr. . . . Map (db m36700) HM
322 Massachusetts, Essex County, Swampscott — Swampscott Korean War Honor Roll
On Monument Avenue at Elmwood Road, on the left when traveling north on Monument Avenue.
Korean War Honor Roll James S. Abbott • Henry E. Ackler, Jr. • George Richard Adams • George V. Anderson • Jay H. Anderson • Loring H. Anderson • Victor M. Antoniello • George H. Arrington • George J. Arroll • Robert W. Bailey • Morten Baker • . . . Map (db m36701) WM
323 Massachusetts, Essex County, Swampscott — Swampscott Mariners Memorial
On Humphrey Street (Massachusetts Route 129) at Greenwood Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Humphrey Street.
In Memory Of The Men Of Swampscott Who Lost Their Lives At Sea This Anchor Believed To Be From The Bark "Tedesco" Wrecked January 18, 1857 And Found Off Swampscott August, 1968 By Mark Cheevers • William Clarke • Mark O'Grady • Kevin . . . Map (db m36697) HM
324 Massachusetts, Essex County, Swampscott — Swampscott Revolutionary War Honor Roll
On Monument Avenue at Elmwood Road, on the left when traveling north on Monument Avenue.
Revolutionary War Honor Roll 1775 – 1783 Burrill, Alden • Burrill, Ebenezer • Burrill, John A. • Burrill, John M. • Burrill, Samuel • Burrill, Theophilus • Clark, Edmund • Ingalls, Benjamin • Ingalls, Jacob • Ingalls, John • Ingalls, Joseph . . . Map (db m36706) HM
325 Massachusetts, Essex County, Swampscott — Swampscott Vietnam Veterans Honor Roll
On Monument Avenue at Elmwood Road, on the left when traveling north on Monument Avenue.
1961     1975 Abram, Francis A., Jr. • Abram, James A. • Ackerman, David C. • Allison, George K. • Anderson, Ty J. • Anthony, William S. • Antoniello, Mathew, Jr. • Armstrong, James W. • Arsenault, Dennis P. • Bagnell, Dana P. • Barnes, Michael E. . . . Map (db m36769) HM
326 Massachusetts, Essex County, Swampscott — Swampscott World War Honor Roll
On Monument Avenue at Elmwood Road, on the left when traveling north on Monument Avenue.
[ south side ] Honor Roll World War Leon E Abbott • Isaac M Adams • Lawrence W Adams • Antonio Alfonsi • Frank Alley • Christian S Ambye • Arvid S Anderson • Harry Anderson • Michael Arribea • Michael Asconti • George B Atkins • Percy W . . . Map (db m36703) HM
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327 Massachusetts, Essex County, Swampscott — Swampscott World War I Memorial
On Monument Avenue at Burrill Street, on the left when traveling north on Monument Avenue.
World War 1917   1918 In Memoriam They Gave Their Lives For Their Country Leon E. Abbott • John E. Blocksidge • Elmer R. Bolinder • William M. Bunting • Wilfred G. Colclough • Harry W. Eastman • Raymond L. Howland • George H. Morrill • . . . Map (db m36708) HM
328 Massachusetts, Essex County, Topsfield — Parson Capen House
On Howlett Street, on the right when traveling north.
Parson Capen House has been designated a National Historc Landmark This site possesses national signficance in commemorating the history of the United States of AmericaMap (db m47177) HM
329 Massachusetts, Essex County, Topsfield — Parson Capen House
On Boston Street (U.S. 1) at High Street (Massachusetts Route 97), on the left when traveling north on Boston Street. Reported missing.
One half mile west of here is the Parson Capen House. Built in 1683 for the minister and a fine specimen of domestic architecture of the Puritan century. Now the home of the Topsfield Historical Society.Map (db m82375) HM
330 Massachusetts, Essex County, Wenham — Site of Camp Lander
On Main Street (State Highway 1A), on the right when traveling east.
Site of Camp Lander 1862-1865 A training field for Massachusetts RegimentsMap (db m37258) HM
331 Massachusetts, Essex County, Wenham — This Stone Marks the Site of Peter Hill
On Main Street (State Highway 1A), on the right when traveling west.
This stone marks the site of Peter Hill on which about the year 1638 Reverend Hugh Peter Pastor of the church in Salem preached the first sermon in Wenham Text from John III.23 "In enon near to Salim because there was . . . Map (db m48730) HM
332 Massachusetts, Essex County, Wenham — Wenham — 1630 - 1930
On Main Street (Alternate State Highway 1), on the right when traveling west.
Settled about 1636, called Enon "Because there was much water there" (St. John III, 23). Set off from Salem and name changed to Wenham 1643Map (db m47221) HM
333 Massachusetts, Essex County, Wenham — Wenham — 1630 - 1930
On Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Settled about 1636, called Enon, "Because there was much water there" (St. John III, 23). Set off from Salem and name changed to Wenham 1643.Map (db m48728) HM
334 Massachusetts, Essex County, Wenham — Wenham Lake — 1630 - 1930
Early called the Great Pond. Favorite resort of the indians. Hugh Peter preached on it's shores in 1638Map (db m48729) HM
335 Massachusetts, Essex County, West Newbury — America’s First Comb Industry
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 113) at Barberry Lane, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
On this site Enoch Noyes is reported to have started America’s First Comb IndustryMap (db m155514) HM
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336 Massachusetts, Essex County, West Newbury — At this site in 1952
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 113) at Baileys Lane, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
At this site in 1952 Julian D. Steele was unanimously elected town moderator, becoming the first African-American in the Commonwealth to hold this position.Map (db m155670) HM
337 Massachusetts, Essex County, West Newbury — Birthplace of Cornelius Conway Felton
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 113) at Garden Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Birthplace of Cornelius Conway Felton, born November 6, 1807. He was president of Harvard College from 1860-1862.Map (db m155513) HM
338 Massachusetts, Essex County, West Newbury — Birthplace of Jacob Bayley
On Baileys Lane north of Main Stret (Massachusetts Route 113), on the right when traveling north.
Birthplace of Jacob Bayley, born July 19, 1726. He made a settlement in Vermont on the oxbow of the Connecticut River in 1762, naming it for the place of his birth.Map (db m155512) HM
339 Massachusetts, Essex County, West Newbury — Camp Sylvester
On Pleasant Street at Harrison Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Pleasant Street.
19th Masstts Vol. Regt. Encamped here from June 1-July 1, 1861Map (db m155511) HM
340 Massachusetts, Essex County, West Newbury — First Site of the Second Parish Meetinghouse — 1731-1816
On Meetinghouse Road north of Ash Street, on the right when traveling north.
First site of the Second Parish Meetinghouse, 1731-1816Map (db m155510) HM
341 Massachusetts, Essex County, West Newbury — Native American Raid
On Turkey Hill Street at Arrowhead Way, on the right when traveling north on Turkey Hill Street.
Near this site a child was killed and nine other persons taken in a Native American raid on October 7, 1695. All were retaken.Map (db m155516) HM
342 Massachusetts, Essex County, West Newbury — Near This Site
On Crane Neck Street, on the right when traveling south.
Near this site the first house on Crane Neck Hill was built in 1709 by Ensign Enoch Little.Map (db m155507) HM
343 Massachusetts, Essex County, West Newbury — Near This Site
On Indian Hill Street at Garden Street, on the right when traveling south on Indian Hill Street.
Near this site the only Native American recorded killed in West Newbury was killed by Hananiah OrdwayMap (db m155515) HM
344 Massachusetts, Essex County, West Newbury — Original site of the First Parish Meetinghouse. — Completed in 1711.
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 113) west of Chase Street, on the right when traveling west.
Original site of the First Parish Meetinghouse. Completed in 1711.Map (db m155509) HM
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345 Massachusetts, Essex County, West Newbury — Site of the Quaker Meetinghouse
On Turkey Hill Road at Rogers Street, on the right when traveling south on Turkey Hill Road.
Site of the Quaker Meetinghouse erected 1825, torn down 1920.Map (db m155517) HM

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