A mill dam was first built on this site in 1746. About 1799, William White, Sr. built a stone water-powered cotton mill for himself and three of his sons, Phineas, William and Benjamin. That mill, one of the earliest in the country, burned down . . . — — Map (db m16723) HM
Freetown Honor Roll
1917 — 1918
★Chester D. Heath ★Preston R. Mawhinney
James F. Allen · John F. Allen · Norman Allen · James C. Archer · Karl J. Ashley · Charles H. Babbitt · Herbert W. Babbitt · William H. Borden · Robert . . . — — Map (db m208888) WM
Erected in Honor of
Alfred Johnson, U.S.N.
and
John B. Morin, U.S.M.C.
The first from Attleboro
to die in action
World War II
November 15, 1942
In the South Pacific area
December 15, 1942
On Guadalcanal Island
Dedicated to . . . — — Map (db m59281) HM
Angell Park
Cyril M. Angell
2nd Lieutenant U.S. Air Services
Killed in action May 14th 1918
in Boucanville, France
First Officer from Attleboro to die in WWI — — Map (db m58124) WM
Dedicated to the memory of the first member of Company I, 101st infantry 26th Division to give his life for his country.
Enlisted May 24 1917
Died Dec 17 1917 — — Map (db m57926) HM
Everett Southworth Horton
Born June 15th 1836 - Died June 3 1911
Major Everett Southworth Horton was born in Attleborough Mass. on June 15, 1836. He attended public schools until the age of sixteen, when he began working in his father's . . . — — Map (db m65896) WM
In Honor of
Russell K. Garland Pvt. November 14, 1944
Louis J. Muccio Pfc. September 16th 1944
Who died in the service of their country. They stand in th unbroken line of patriots Who have dared to die that freedom may live, and grow, and . . . — — Map (db m59939) HM
For the men of Attleboro
who gave their lives
in the service of their
Country in Vietnam
Joseph E. Nimiroski 12/18/65
Richard C. Glidden 02/13/67
Robert E. Burns 05/13/67
Gary F. Flynn 09/13/67
Francis M. Driscoll . . . — — Map (db m229607) WM
For thirty six years (1647-1683) prominent in the affairs of the town of Rehoboth: representing the town in the house of deputies in the Plymouth Colony: when these lands were bought from Wamsutta Chief Sachem of the Wampanoags (1661) he was active . . . — — Map (db m57929) HM
In memory of the citizens of Attleboro who died in service to their country 1950 The Korean War 1953 Donald S. Brander Henry V. Camira John Fernandes Armand A. Frigon Donald F. Givens Arthur J. LaPorte Douglas P. Miner Bradford E. Tyndall You . . . — — Map (db m66250) WM
Dedicated
In Honor of the Employees of the
L.G. Balfour Company
Who Served in the Armed Forces of
The United States During World War II
and
In Memory of Those Who Made
The Supreme Sacrifice — — Map (db m70336) WM
Keeping faithful watch, this revered image of Mary has stood at the entrance to LaSalette Seminary (formerly Attleboro Springs Sanatorium),welcoming generations of brothers, priests, seminarians, pilgrims and visitors, inviting all still to submit . . . — — Map (db m55904) HM
These arches replace the last wooden bridge on the main line constructed in 1880
Henry A. Whitney pres't.
Albert A. Folsom sup't.
George F. Folsom Eng'r. — — Map (db m55671) HM
Major Thomas J. Deegan Memorial Bridge
Dedicated November 11, 1963
Major Thomas J Deegan, United States Air Force, Born August 1, 1925 in Attleboro, Massachusetts, who, in the service of his country, sacrificed his life to spare the lives of . . . — — Map (db m65897) WM
To Perpetuate the memory of the Revolutionary War Soldiers buried in this Old Kirk Yard
William Balcom •
Jacob Balkom •
Hezekiah Bishop •
Zephanian Bishop •
Zephanian Bishop Jr •
Daniel Blanding •
Noah Blanding •
Darius Briggs • . . . — — Map (db m57933) HM
In honor of the Hebronville Men and Women who served their country in World War II and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice.
Let all who come after see that they shall not be forgotten. — — Map (db m92195) WM
The images carved into the granite represent prisoners of war, armed forces missing in action, and the victims of the attack on America. The granite for the memorial was quarried in PA. The granite was carved and polished in VT. The millwheel weighs . . . — — Map (db m66252) WM
The family of Dr. James M. Solomon is buried here. An obelisk, where the names of the family members are listed, is in the burial yard. The earliest known burial was 1836. Dr. Solomon was the founder of Solomon Sanitarium which was located at the . . . — — Map (db m85875) HM
To the memory of those who faithfully served their country in the war with Spain The Philippine insurrection and the China relief expedition.
1898-1902
All were volunteers — — Map (db m57023) HM
Was erected near here in 1828
the geographic center of the town at that time
Committee Selectmen
Noah Claflin Elkanah Briggs
Abijah M. Ide Samual Cushman
Ellis Blackington . . . — — Map (db m52405) HM
Left column In honor of our fallen in the Great War 1914-1918 Ruth Holden Albert H. Allen Cyrill M. Angell Harry Attarian Elmer G. Baker Charlton M. Bliss Peter Boivin Harry L. Boyce Earle I. Brown Percy E. Cobb Arthur N. Crosby Leroy C. Estee . . . — — Map (db m66255) WM
Dedicated to the memory of Lewis Harry Mullaney and Harry Lewis Mullaney, twin brothers, who gave their lives in the service of their country in World War II.
PFC Lewis Harry Mullaney entered the armed forces on July 18, 1942, he went overseas . . . — — Map (db m57928) HM
Built in 1827 by Col. Willard BlackintonStone Placed
by Attleboro Historic Commission
Given to the city of Attleboro
by
Mr. and Mrs William A. Nerney
1970 — — Map (db m72444) HM
Center podium - Attleboro Veterans Memorial Common Dedicated May 28, 1992 Flagpole - Rededication of the War Memorial Flagpole by the family of Joseph E. Nimiroski in honor of all Attleboro Veterans Column 1 - World War I Column 2 - World War II . . . — — Map (db m66256) WM
On this site a field served the Washington Rifle Corps, off an on, from 1815 to 1841. The regular Attleborough Militia also used it as a training field. — — Map (db m251601) HM
Opened in 1907, Joseph L. Sweet who also provided a permanent endowment, gave the land for the library. A public subscription drive raised funds for the original construction. The library's collection includes many works relating to the history of . . . — — Map (db m251604) HM
The former Attleboro Refining Company building was built in 1899 for Harold D. Baker. Handy & Harmon Co. purchased the building in 1968 and used the building until the facility was turned over to the Attleboro Chamber of Commerce in 1976. As part of . . . — — Map (db m251602) HM
This smokestack replica is a symbol of the many industries which made Attleboro a world-renowned manufacturing center. Once a small farming community, the town of Attleborough's population grew as entrepreneurs established textile mills and shops . . . — — Map (db m251579) HM
This tavern played an important role in Attleboro's early history. One such event was the organizational meeting of the "Washington Rifle Corps" 4th Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 5th Division. On June 24, 1815, an "L" of the tavern was dedicated for the . . . — — Map (db m251605) HM
In 1743, the members of the original church who lived in this part of town asked to be set off as the East Parish. By 1748, a meeting house was ready and the Rev. Peter Thatcher accepted the call as its first minister. The meetinghouse, "for the . . . — — Map (db m251598) HM
The first parsonage for East Parish (East Attleborough) was built in 1822 at what was 41 South Main Street for the East Parish Church's third minister, Rev. John Ferguson. Rev. Ferguson lived here with his wife and eleven children for thirteen . . . — — Map (db m251597) HM
What Is Global Warming?
One of the more dangerous aspects of Global Climate Change is Global Warming. This refers to the long term rise in the Earth's overall temperature. Generally, it is understood that the excessive use of fossil fuels, . . . — — Map (db m251581) HM
In loving memory of Lynn and all those who perished on 9/11. We cannot let this one evil act outshine the inherent goodness of mankind. Lynn let peace begin with you and continue with us. — — Map (db m251580) WM
This train station was built in 1906 and still serves several hundred train passengers daily. A tunnel for foot passage once connected the north and south bound stations. The Station was accepted onto the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. — — Map (db m251584) HM
This train station was built in 1908. The upper floor served passengers of south bound trains while the American Railway Express Co. used the lower floor. The building closed to railroad service in the 1970s. In 1985, it was purchased and made into . . . — — Map (db m251582) HM
The city's main post office was built in 1916. In October 1991, it was closed when the post office was moved to Pleasant Street. The Park Street building, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, was sold to the City of Attleboro on . . . — — Map (db m251600) HM
Col. Lewis L. Millett, U.S. Army Medal of Honor, D.H.S. (Dartmouth High School) Class 1940, American Legion Post 307, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9059. — — Map (db m95016) WM
This memorial statue is dedicated to Medal of Honor recipient Private David Lewis Gifford Company B, 4th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry and all Dartmouth residents who served in the Civil War. 1861-1865. — — Map (db m95017) HM
The building of this church began in 1770 on the eastern edge of the Great Cornfield of the Pocanocket Indians. Construction was halted during the American Revolution and the church was used as soldiers farmed and sheepfold. Completion was in 1798. . . . — — Map (db m66342) HM
Dighton Council Oak
Meeting Place of the Wampanoag Indians
Here King Philip met with his braves. This tree marks the center of the “old field”. Near here was the largest Indian settlement in Dighton. — — Map (db m301420) HM WM
Dedicated in Honor and Memory of
Those from the Town of Freetown
Who served their country
1941 World War II 1945
Alves, Napoleon A. · Arnold, George R. · Ashley, Edson W. · ★Ashley, Edward W. · Ashley, Emerson · Ashley, Frank H. . . . — — Map (db m208884) WM
EOD/2 Tyler J. Trahan U.S. Navy
Freetown MA
Killed In Action
Fallujah, Iraq
May 2, 1986 — April. 30, 2009
Dedicated November 11, 2009 — — Map (db m208886) WM
North Easton Historic District
Ames Free Library
Has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1987
National Park Service . . . — — Map (db m263642) HM
Designed by
Henry Hobson Richardson
For Frederick Lothrop Ames - 1881
Given to the Easton Historical Society
By William A. Parker, John S. Ames, Jr.,
David Ames and Senator Oliver F. Ames
November 1969 — — Map (db m263628) HM
North Easton Historic District
Oakes Ames Memorial Hall
and Olmsted Rockery
has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America . . . — — Map (db m263641) HM
An ancient Indian trail. The Post Road between Massachusetts Bay and Narragansett Bay.
The first highway in Easton.
The Old Bay Road Historical District
Recorded in the National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Department of Interior . . . — — Map (db m56302) HM
In Memory of
Historian, Author, and Fire Chief
Donald R. Bernard
1932 - 1993
Who led Revolutionary and
Civil War Re-enactments on
this site. His efforts brought
awareness of the significant
role the area . . . — — Map (db m88205)
Built for harbor defense in 1775. Destroyed by the British September 6th 1778. Later rebuilt and now the property of the town of Fairhaven. — — Map (db m52383) HM
In May 1775, British General Gage, bottled up in Boston Harbor after the Battle of Concord and Lexington in 1775, sent the HMS Falcon to Martha's Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands in search of food and supplies. Two of the . . . — — Map (db m86947) HM
1775 - First naval encounter of American Revolution.
1778 - Captured and destroyed by the British.
1812 - Repelled British attempt at capture.
1861 - Manned by Federal troops in defense of this harbor. — — Map (db m88055) HM
The fortress structures of Fort Phoenix remaining today are the parapet, built before the Civil War, and the gunpowder magazine, completed in 1865. The Civil War era officer's quarters and barracks were destroyed by fire in 1918.
The shape and . . . — — Map (db m88105) HM
Erected in Memory of
Major Israel Fearing
the Ardent Patriot and
Accomplished Soldier
————
On the 7th day of September 1778
the British troops landed from
their ships in the bay for the . . . — — Map (db m88084) HM
Taken from the British at Nassau 1777, by Colonial ship of war Alfred - Placed on Fort Phoenix Recaptured by British and left on the fort spiked, and with trunions knocked off - Afterwards mounted in Union street for village defense. Placed here . . . — — Map (db m88106) HM
William Bradford
Marine Artist
1823-1892
Built his first studio in 1851 on this site.
The Fairhaven native achieved international fame
as a lecturer and an Arctic painter.
Queen Victoria commissioned Bradford . . . — — Map (db m86796) HM
2017 - Initial talks to establish "Hortensia" - The Hydrangea Project
2018 - Established "Hortensia" The Hydrangia Project
2019 - June 25th proclaimed Hydrangea Day in City of Fall River, the Hydrangea officially . . . — — Map (db m312950) HM
16-inch guns were the US Navy's largest weapons during WWII. They were carried in groups of three on battleships like Massachusetts, and were housed in the enormous turrets that sheltered the crew and the projectiles
The gun's name . . . — — Map (db m313109) HM
Range: 10 miles
Rounds per minute: 15 (average)
Gun crew: 26 men
Lining the sides of Massachusetts are her 20 5-inch guns. Firing a 55-pound projectile, they could destroy marine surface targets . . . — — Map (db m313184) HM
Each 5-inch gun system consisted of a twin gun mount and two handling rooms below. Inside were the men, machinery, gunpowder, and projecticles required to fire a shot.
Rammer
The rammer pushed the projectile and powder case one . . . — — Map (db m313183) HM
Matthew Chaloner Durfee (MCD) Borden (July 18, 1842 - May 27, 1912) was an American textile leader from Fall River who, in 1880 reorganized the failed American Print Works, established by Holder Borden in 1835, into the American Printing Company . . . — — Map (db m312924) HM
On the 11th of September 2001, at approximately 8:30 am, an attack began against several points in the United States. By 2:00 pm that day, both towers of the World Trade Center were destroyed. A fire was raging in a . . . — — Map (db m85866) HM WM
Explore below deck and discover the ship's workings. See her technology and what it took to make the battleship a tough warrior. Visit the engine room, the source of her power that propelled her through open ocean. Enter radio central, the main . . . — — Map (db m313103) HM
The battleship carried several smaller boats, such as this utility boat, two motor whale boats, and one boat just for the captain. They were used for duties like moving supplies and delivering mail, as well as taking sailors to ports and beaches . . . — — Map (db m313187) HM
Massachusetts was not always one color of gray. During wartime service, she carried a patterned paint scheme which used a few shades of gray and blue. After WWII she was painted a single color, which is how the ship is presented today. . . . — — Map (db m313204) HM
A battleship's crew is what gave the ship a spirit and a soul. Without them, she was nothing. They rallied for war, manned battle stations, and filled the ship with sound and energy. On this tour, see the places that wer epart of a sailor's daily . . . — — Map (db m313098) HM
Gates of the City in Fall River is a replica of Portas de Cidade located in the municipality of Ponta Delgada, on the island of Sao Miguel (St. Michael), in the Azores, Portugal.
Portas de Cidade, are impressive arched gateways built in the . . . — — Map (db m312949) HM
Fall River Line (1847-1937) origins can be traced back to Colonel Richard Borden, a Fall River businessman who found his fortune in the iron and textile industries. He operated steamboats between Fall River and Providence as early as 1827. . . . — — Map (db m312947) HM
From 1832-1860, Fall River, better known for cotton brokers than skippers, for looms than whale ships, sent 22 whalers down to the sea.
In November 1842, the Holder Borden, named for a descendent of Richard Borden and a leading manufacturer, . . . — — Map (db m312920) HM
The flag bags were storage bins for the brightly colored signal flags and pennants used to transmit messages ship to ship. From here, signalmen hoisted flags up to the yardarm to deliver a message. They had to be quick and accurate—flags in the . . . — — Map (db m313195) HM
These "gates" symbolize the friendship between two sister-cities
Fall River and Ponta Delgada
reaching across the Atlantic to share their cultures, their hopes and the dreams of their people.
July 22, 2006
Edward M. Lambert, Jr. . . . — — Map (db m312977) HM
Important information was passed to the officers and crew from this box, commonly known as the "1MC." An announcement might begin with a bugle or piped boatswain's call, each with its own set of melodies designed to pass information clearly and . . . — — Map (db m313199) HM
Colonel Durfee was born in Fall Rive (then Freetown) April 27th, A.D. 1750, and died in Freetown, December 10th, A.D. 1841. He rendered distinguished service at the Battles of Long Island and White Plains, in New York, and at the Battle of Rhode . . . — — Map (db m244691) WM
Crossing over open ocean and powering onto beaches, these Landing Creaft Mechanized, or LCM, brought men and equipment to war. With a flat bottom and a ramp at the front, these vessels pulled up to the shoreline to unload. They delivered . . . — — Map (db m313075) HM
Mechanics Mill is a historic, cotton, textile mill located at 1082 Davol Street in Fall River. The mill, constructed in 1868, from red brick in the Italianate style. A style derived from medieval Italian villas and farmhouses. . . . — — Map (db m312948) HM
The 20 millimeters were the last line of a battleship's air defense. With a kamikaze plane bearing down, these anti-aircraft guns wer enecessary for high-angle, close-range fire. Capable weapons, they were responsible for 48% of all downed . . . — — Map (db m313094) HM
Em comemoração da visita de Sua Excelência o Presidente da República Portuguesa, Professor Doutor Anibal Cavaco Silva, às Portas da Cidade de Fall River, em 22 de Junho de 2007
To commemmorate the visit of His Excellency . . . — — Map (db m312976) HM
His explorations and scientific accomplishments dispelled the legend of the tenebrous sea, beaconed the ocean route to India and opened the gateway of the Atlantic to the American continent.
•
This monument in his honor marks the . . . — — Map (db m1617) HM
PT 617
Elco Boat, "Dragon Lady"
Built by the Elco Boat Company in Bayonne, New Jersey, PT 617 missed the opportunity to serve in WWII. It was sold as surplus and used as a diving platform in Florida . . . — — Map (db m313086) HM
Fast and furious WWII vessels
The daring PT boats gave invaluable support to the US Navy during World War II. Known as the "Mosquito Felet," their main mission was to attack enemy ships raning from small bargest to large destroyers. . . . — — Map (db m313082) HM
Deposited on this spot during
the glacial period ages ago.
Unique in its tilting feature,
It is recognized as of great
historic and scientific interest.
Preserved by the public in the year 1930 — — Map (db m218829) HM
Used in military actions for ages, searchlights were used to locate night targets and to send coded signals. Morse code, a common language for wartime, could easily be sent by flashes of light. This was done by quickly opening and closing a . . . — — Map (db m313196) HM
Greater love hath no man than
In honor of St. Patrick's sons who served in the World War
In memoriam
Liam William A. Morris, M.D. •
Joseph A. Augustus • Thomas H. Carabine • William H. Casey • William Harrington • Charles F. Shay • . . . — — Map (db m312913) WM
The battlship's astounding firepower is the highlight of this tour. To discover it, head topside and climb up the outdoor decks of the ship. See the ship's manyguns and step inside the 16-inch and 5-inch gun mounts. Visit the places important to . . . — — Map (db m313096) HM
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