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Historical Markers in Norton, Massachusetts
Taunton is the county seat for Bristol County
Norton is in Bristol County
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ADJACENT TO BRISTOL COUNTY
Barnstable County (315) ►
Dukes County (44) ►
Norfolk County (119) ►
Plymouth County (185) ►
Bristol County, Rhode Island (62) ►
Newport County, Rhode Island (172) ►
Providence County, Rhode Island (334) ►
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1 ► Massachusetts, Bristol County, Norton — First Burial Ground — ![]() |
The First Burial Ground is the presumed buying place of Norton's pioneer settler's. William Witherell, who died in September 1691, is buried in the West end of the burial ground. When the land was passed to Nathaniel Witherell by his father,the . . . — — Map (db m52379) HM |
2 ► Massachusetts, Bristol County, Norton — King Philip's Cave — ![]() |
The Native American Sachem, Metacomet of Pokonoket, called King Philip by the English, Sachem or chief of the Wampanoag people is reported to have used this area as a stopping place. It provided a natural fortress for his many visits to the . . . — — Map (db m56217) HM |
3 ► Massachusetts, Bristol County, Norton — Norton Common Burial Ground — ![]() |
The land which comprises this cemetery dates back to June 1702, and is the original town common. Originally called "The Common," this land consisting of approximately five acres, is the first land set apart for common use in Norton. Situated on the . . . — — Map (db m56462) HM |
4 ► Massachusetts, Bristol County, Norton — Site of First Church in Norton — ![]() |
Site of First Church in Norton Built 1710 This post ordered by the town in 1889 — — Map (db m56627) HM |
5 ► Massachusetts, Bristol County, Norton — Stony Brook — Chartley Pond Area — ![]() |
This historic area along Stony Brook was named Chartley before 1700. The name is thought to be related to the iron business, which thrived in this area. In 1695, the Taunton North Purchase granted to Thomas and James Leonard land along the . . . — — Map (db m55989) HM |
6 ► Massachusetts, Bristol County, Norton — The Site of the First House in Norton — ![]() |
The Site of the First House in Norton Built by William Witherell A.D. 1669 — — Map (db m56216) HM |
7 ► Massachusetts, Bristol County, Norton — Winneccunnett Pond Area — ![]() |
Winneccunnett Pond is the only sizable, natural body of water in Norton, Massachusetts. Winneccunnett is a Native American word meaning "the place of the black geese." A Native American village was established on the north end of the pond long . . . — — Map (db m56459) HM |