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King Philip's War 1675-1676 Historical Markers
Markers related to King Philip's War in early Colonial New England from June 1675 through October 1676 (initiated during the 350th anniversary of that war).
On Hopmeadow Street (Connecticut Route 10) at Pent Road, on the left when traveling north on Hopmeadow Street.
Manufactory for tar, pitch, and turpentine established here in 1642. Destroyed by fire of Indian origin in 1647. Local tribal lands were deeded as reparation. Named Simsbury in 1670 and granted town privileges by the General Court of the Colonie . . . — — Map (db m297780) HM
On Ferry Lane 0.7 miles west of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Bissell Ferry
1641 - 1917
This quiet spot with its big old house was once the scene of great activity. In 1614 Adrian Block, a Dutch explorer, found Indians living between the Scantic and the Podunk rivers.
At the request of Sachem . . . — — Map (db m114057) HM
On Highland Avenue at Sunnyside Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Highland Avenue.
The first settlement of Waterbury was made on land in this region about 1675. The settlement was abandoned during King Philip’s War and was resumed around the present Waterbury green after 1677. — — Map (db m23600) HM
On West Main Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
The present settlement of Waterbury
was made on land in this region.
The original settlement known
as Town Plot was abandoned
during King Philip’s War and the
town site was moved to this location
in 1677.
The Mattatuck Historical . . . — — Map (db m116385) HM
On S Canterbury Road (Connecticut Route 169) at Westminster Road ( Route 14), on the right when traveling north on S Canterbury Road.
Originally part of Plainfield the town was incorporated in October, 1703. The town area includes the original Quinebaug Plantation of Major James Fitch, son of the Reverend James Fitch of Saybrook Fort, a first settler of Norwich in 1659. Major . . . — — Map (db m301999) HM
Near Temple Street 0.1 miles south of Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
In Memory of the Regicide
Col William Goffe
A member of the High Court of Justice which in 1649 tried and condemned King Charles 1st of England and a signer of the kings death warrant. He served with distinction in the Parliamentary Army and in . . . — — Map (db m34817) HM
Near Center Street (Connecticut Route 150) at South Colony Road, on the right when traveling east.
In Memory Of
Hon. Abraham Doolittle
Died Aug. 11, 1690 Ae. 70.
Born in England, was progenitor of the family in America, father of thirteen children, survived by seven sons and three daughters.
Widow, Abigail Moss died Nov. 5, 1710 Ae. . . . — — Map (db m27571) HM
On Norwich-New London Turnpike (Connecticut Route 32) south of Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This area was long the home of the Mohegan Indians, by settlement before the Colonial period, and by reservation until more recent years. Prominent Indian sachems were Owaneco and his father Uncas, who defeated the chief Miantonomoh, a . . . — — Map (db m114904) HM
On Town Street (Connecticut Route 642) at New London Turnpike, on the right when traveling east on Town Street.
The early life of John Mason in England (born circa 1600-01) is obscure. A Puritan, he served as an officer, under Sir Thomas Fairfax, in the Netherlands against Spain. He made the 63 day passage to the Massachusetts Bay Colony with Reverend . . . — — Map (db m306428) HM
The largest 17th century settlement in Cape Elizabeth - which included South Portland and Cape Elizabeth prior to 1895 - was established in 1658 near Spring Point. However, the onset of the French and Indian Wars in 1675 necessitated frequent . . . — — Map (db m55673) HM
On Cony Street just west of Arsenal Street, on the left when traveling west.
Welcome to Augusta
Indigenous people occupied the Augusta area for thousands of years before European explorers arrived. Little evidence remains of their time here, but patches of forested land along the Kennebec give us a glimpse . . . — — Map (db m186068) HM
Near Skinner Mill Road north of Laudholm Farm Road, on the right when traveling north.
After glaciers retreated from our region 6,000 years ago, Native Americans settling along the coast flourished on its rich resources. When Europeans arrived about 400 years ago and began establishing settlements, they also favored coastal . . . — — Map (db m186467) 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
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
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
On U.S. 44 2 miles east of U.S. 118, on the right when traveling east.
Site of capture of the Wamponoag Indian Chief Anawan by Captain Benjamin Church on August 28th 1676, thus ending King Philip's war — — Map (db m44921) HM
On Barney Avenue at Providence Road, on the right when traveling south on Barney Avenue.
Block House No. 2. From 1675 - as seen in 1782. On the rise behind this sign was a fortified house surrounded by a palisade during the King Philip's War. This enclosure was a place of safety against Indian attack for the settlers in the Palmer's . . . — — Map (db m299476) HM WM
On Fort Street north of Lucy Street, on the left when traveling north.
Thousands of years before any English settlement, this area known
as Apponagansett, was home to Native Americans later known as
the Pokanoket (Wampanoag). About 1664 English colonist John
Russell, a planter and the first Dartmouth . . . — — Map (db m303337) HM
Near Fort Street north of Lucy Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Russell Garrison
A place of refuge for the
Early settlers of Dartmouth during
King Philip’s War
1675-1676
Foundations restored by the Old Dartmouth Historical Society
1951 — — Map (db m303336) HM
On Market Street (Massachusetts Route 136) south of Stoney Hill Road, on the right when traveling south.
King’s Rock, spanning 200 ft. along today’s Warren/Swansea border, was a significant location along the route and an important place for tribal gatherings under Metacom’s older brother, Wamsutta. Tribes from all over New England were known to have . . . — — Map (db m301437) HM
On Old Providence Road at Barneyville Road, on the left when traveling east on Old Providence Road.
Near this spot stood the John Myles Garrison House. The place of meeting of the troops of Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth colonies.
Commanded by
Majors Thomas Savage and James Cudworth, who marched to the relief of Swansea at the opening of . . . — — Map (db m299489) HM WM
On Centre Street, on the right when traveling west.
Defense was a prime necessity to the early settlers of Salem Village, and as early as 1671 the male inhabitants began meeting here for military drill. This preparation was heightened in 1675 during the King Philip War in which many villagers took . . . — — Map (db m17991) HM
Near Western Avenue (Massachusetts Route 127) at Essex Avenue ( Route 133), on the right when traveling north.
Oldest Defenses in the Mass. Bay Colony. Thrown up in 1625 by Capt. John Hewest. Occupied in King Philips War 1675 and in King Georges War 1743. Companies under Capt. John McCaw and Capt. John Lane stationed here during War for Independence . . . — — Map (db m36355) HM
On Conway Street at Silver Street, on the right when traveling south on Conway Street.
A military commander during King Phillip's War. Capt. Turner was killed near here in a retreat after leading a massacre of Indians fishing at the Great Falls of the Conn. River in Gill on May 19, 1676. — — Map (db m299224) HM
On Millers Falls Road (Massachusetts Route 63) south of Homer Road, on the right when traveling north.
Two hundred and fifty yards eastward are the sites of three large Indian council fires. The Beers Massacre of September 4, 1675, took place in a gorge one-quarter mile to the northeast. — — Map (db m297679) HM
On Old Bernardston Road, on the left when traveling east.
Philip, second son and successor of Massasoit, Sachem of the Wampanoag, camped on this hill during the winter of 1675-6. The stump of a large look-out tree together with defence trenches are to be seen on top. — — Map (db m48778) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 10) south of Maple Street, on the left when traveling north.
Here, enclosed by a stockade, the first settlement was made in 1673. Nine rods to the westward a fort was built in 1685 and eight rods southeast stood the Indians' Council Rock. — — Map (db m297681) HM
On North Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Erected August
1838
—
On this Ground Capt. Thomas Lathrop and eighty four men under his command, including eighteen
teamsters from Deer field, conveying stores from that town to Hadley, were ambuscaded by about
700 . . . — — Map (db m37542) HM
On Fort Street north of E Columbus Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
The “Old Fort” in Early Springfield
Location ~ Fort and Main Street
William Pynchon founded Springfield in 1636.
His wooden house was constructed on this site, some 70 feet from the corner of Fort and Main Streets.
When he returned to . . . — — Map (db m304118) HM WM
On Mill Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Mill Street.
Near this spot Lieut. Thomas Cooper and Constable Thomas Miller were killed by the Indians just prior to the burning of Springfield October 5, 1675 — — Map (db m304692) HM WM
On Dudley Road at Mt. Wayte Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Dudley Road.
While Thomas Eames sought help from Boston February 1, 1676, the Indians attacked his house which stood nearby. His wife and five children were slain and four children captured. — — Map (db m195313) HM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 119), on the left when traveling south.
Settled as a frontier town in 1655 in the Indian region called Petapawag. When attacked by Indians of King Philip in 1676 all houses but four were burned, and the town was temporarily abandoned. Again attacked in 1689, 1704 and 1723. — — Map (db m48822) HM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 119), on the left when traveling south.
Near by stood a garrison house, residence of Captain James Parker, Commander of the town forces in King Philip's War. Here Captain Parker parleyed with the Indian Chief John Monoco regarding his threat to burn Groton and Boston, March 13, 1676. — — Map (db m48821) HM
On Windsor Street south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Marlborough's largest inner-city recreation land, Ward Park was named after the first Commander of the Continental Army, General Artemas Ward. The park is located across the street on property originally granted to William Ward, one of the founding . . . — — Map (db m260440) HM
On Rawlins Avenue at Main Street (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling north on Rawlins Avenue.
Site of first meeting house completed in 1662, Rev. William Brimsmead Minister. It was built within the limits of the Indian planting field which was part of the Ockoocangansett Plantation, and was a source of hostile feelings toward the settlers. . . . — — Map (db m66595) HM
On Central Street at Prospect Street, on the right when traveling east on Central Street.
The Old Common Cemetery is the second-oldest graveyard in Marlborough. The oldest is located on Spring Hill behind and to the east of First Church.
The earliest gravestone dates from 1713, the latest is dated 1884. Howe, Brigham and Rice . . . — — Map (db m260424) HM
Near Main Street west of Court Street, on the right when traveling west.
In 1656, thirteen prominent citizens of Sudbury proposed a settlement to the west of their town and, in 1660, Marlborough was granted a charter.
It quickly became an important frontier outpost, opening a path on the main road to the Connecticut . . . — — Map (db m260466) HM
On Rawlins Avenue at Main Street, on the left when traveling south on Rawlins Avenue.
Marlborough's first Meeting House, built here on the Old Common in 1663, may well be unique in all of Colonial history in that it was built on another “town's” property. A deed was subsequently brokered with the Praying Indians, the actual land . . . — — Map (db m260434) HM
On Main Street at Windsor Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
In the Colonial era, Marlborough was both on the frontier and on the main road, and acted as a primary parade route for early American history.
In August 1675, in the midst of King Philip's War, a party sent to Brookfield to . . . — — Map (db m260444) HM
On Prospect Street at West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Prospect Street.
The Praying Indian village of Okammakemesit, began by famed “missionary to
the Indians” John Eliot, sat atop Prospect Hill.
From 1654 to his death in 1674, Chief Onamog was the village leader. The Superintendent of Indian Affairs wrote of him, . . . — — Map (db m295849) HM
On Eliot Street (Massachusetts Route 16) at Union Street, on the left when traveling north on Eliot Street.
On this site John Eliot helped his Indian converts to build their first meetinghouse in 1651, with a "prophet's chamber" where he lodged on his fortnightly visits to preach to them in their language. His disciple Daniel Takawambait succeeded to . . . — — Map (db m295847) HM
On Concord Road south of Codjer Lane, on the left when traveling south.
Capt. Samuel Wadsworth of Milton, his Lieut. Sharp of Brooklin, Capt. Broclebank of Rowley, with about twenty-six other souldrs fighting for ye defence of their country were slain by ye Indian enemy April 18th, 1676. & lye buried in this place. — — Map (db m301994) WM
On Boston Post Road (Massachusetts Route 20) 0.1 miles west of Goodman’s Hill Road, on the left when traveling west.
Near Here Stood the Goodenow Garrison House.
Erected by Capt. Edmond Goodenow.
In April 1676 the Sudbury settlers sought refuge in this building when the locality was invaded by Indians.
This memorial was erected in 1903 by The Goodnow . . . — — Map (db m301965) HM WM
On Water Row at Old Sudbury Road (State Route 27), on the left when traveling north on Water Row.
One-eighth of a mile north is the site of the Haynes Garrison House the home of Deacon John Haynes. Here the settlers by their brave defense saved the town when King Philip and his Indian warriors attacked Sudbury in April, 1676. — — Map (db m300804) HM
Near Concord road south of Codjer Lane, on the left when traveling south.
This monument is erected by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the town of Sudbury in grateful remembrance of the services and sufferings of the founders of the state; and especially in honor of
Capt. S. Wadsworth of Milton.
Capt. . . . — — Map (db m301973) WM
On Boston Post Road (U.S. 20) at Concord Road, on the right when traveling west on Boston Post Road.
One-quarter mile north took place the Sudbury Fight with King Philip's Indians on April 21, 1676. Captain Samuel Wadsworth fell with twenty-eight of his men; their monument stands in the burying ground. — — Map (db m302189) HM WM
On Boston Post Road (U.S. 20) just west of Goodmans Hill Road, on the left when traveling west.
Portion of the Goodenow Garrison
House in which the settlers took
refuge from King Philip's Indians
during the battle of April 18-21,
1676. — — Map (db m301962) HM
Near Old Sudbury Road (Route 27), on the right when traveling north.
Panel 1
Old Town Bridge ----- -----
Foot-bridge and ferry until a cart-bridge in 1643
First frame bridge in Middlesex Co.
First Four-arch stone bridge in Massachusetts.
Over this the Indians were were forced in King Philips . . . — — Map (db m302016) HM WM
On Washington Street (Massachusetts Route 138) south of Homans Lane, on the right when traveling south.
The north line of Ponkapoag Plantation second of the Apostle Eliot's Praying Indian towns, set apart by the Dorchester Proprietors in 1657. — — Map (db m308384) HM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 109) at Pound Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
The original house, built in 1651, was burned when King Philip's Indians burnt the town of Medfield in 1676. Seth Clark, the owner, received indemnity from the colonial government and in 1680 rebuilt the present Peak house, so called because of its . . . — — Map (db m48797) HM
Near Mansfield Road east of East Foxboro Road, on the left when traveling east.
Here is a place where Native Americans may have met to strategize during King Philip's War (1675-76). This major conflict between colonists and a number of native tribes started in Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts and ended with the death . . . — — Map (db m298163) HM WM
On Washington Street (Massachusetts Route 53) at Winter Court, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.
Near this site took place on April 19, 1676 the Last Indian Attack on Weymouth. This attack was the high water mark of King Philip's War being the nearest point to Boston ever reached by King Philip's forces.
Erected by the Society . . . — — Map (db m297528) HM WM
On Thompson Street (Massachusetts Route 105) near Orchard Circle, on the left when traveling south.
This hearth stone marks the site of the home of Lieut. John Tomson. First settler in Halifax. House burned by the Indians 1675 — — Map (db m302303) HM WM
On Plympton Street (Massachusetts Route 105) near U.S. 44, on the left when traveling south.
In Memory of John Miller
Died May 11, 1720 in the 97th year of his age
He was one of the householders who returned to Middleborough from Plymouth after King Philip's War, and at their first meeting in June 1677 resolved to repossess their . . . — — Map (db m302508) HM WM
On North Main Street (Massachusetts Route 105) at Barrows Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Fifty rods east is the site of the Old Fort built about 1670 as a place of defense and refuge in time of need. During King Philip’s War an Indian making insulting gestures on Indian Rock across the Nemasket River was shot from the fort. — — Map (db m301634) HM
Near School Street, on the left when traveling north.
Site of the First Fort Built in 1621 Lower part used for church Also site of the fort built in 1675 which was 100 ft sq. Sides 10½ ft high — — Map (db m107456) HM
On Main Street at Town Square, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
After the Pilgrims’ arrival, Native Americans in New England grew increasingly frustrated with the English settlers’ abuse and treachery. Metacomet (King Philip), a son of the Wampanoag sachem known as the Massasoit (Ousamequin), called upon all . . . — — Map (db m299590) HM
On Country Way just north of the Greenbush Rotary, on the left when traveling north.
The Stockbridge mansion, built before 1660, stood on this site. It was a garrison house in King Philip’s War for protection of the mills, and was successfully defended. The pond and mill were made famous by Woodworth’s poem "The Old Oaken Bucket." — — Map (db m48800) HM
On Barker Road 0.1 miles north of Brookline Road, on the right when traveling north.
A portion of the house built by John Williams in 1634 is incorporated in the present house. It was a "garrison" or place of refuge and defense during King Philip's War. — — Map (db m48804) HM
On River Street east of Forest Street, on the right when traveling west.
Home of Rev. James Keith
First Minister to Bridgewater
Built in 1662
The generous gift of
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Anderson
to the old Bridgewater
Historical Society
For tours and information,
Visit . . . — — Map (db m297629) HM
On Northern Avenue at Harborwalk, on the right when traveling west on Northern Avenue.
Boston Harbor Islands offer opportunities for visitors to tour historical sites, observe wildlife, participate in recreational activities ranging from hiking and bird watching to swimming and fishing, or just enjoying a picnic and a day of quiet . . . — — Map (db m215530) HM
Near Head Island Causeway south of Harborwalk, on the right when traveling south.
Quonehassit, now known as Boston Harbor, is part of the ancestral lands of the Massachusett, one of many Algonkian peoples in eastern North America. For generations, thousands of Massachusett lived on the harbor islands in warmer months, fishing, . . . — — Map (db m297803) HM WM
On West Main Street (State Road 9) near West Brookfield Road, on the left when traveling east.
Quaboag Plantation ★ Established 1660
Foster Hill Road
West Brookfield
Historic sites along this road are the 1686 Brookfield Town Pound, the oldest known relic of the Quaboag Plantation; a Franklin Mile Marker; the area where . . . — — Map (db m304106) HM
On East Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) west of West Brookfield Road, on the right when traveling west.
Settled in 1660 by men from Ipswich on Indian lands called Quaboag. Attacked by Indians in 1675. One garrison house defended to the last. Reoccupied twelve years later. — — Map (db m311616) HM
On Grafton Common at Worcester Street ( Route 140), on the right when traveling east on Grafton Common.
John Eliot established here in 1651 a village of Christian Indians called Hassanamesit - "at a place of small stones." It was the home of James the Printer who helped Eliot to print the Indian Bible. — — Map (db m295848) HM
Near Winsor Road east of George Hill Road, on the left when traveling east.
Rowlandson rock is the site where captives such as Mary Rowlandson, her son, and others from Lancaster, spent their first night. The Indians holding them captive had just raided and burnt the Rowlandson Garrison and all of the buildings in town. . . . — — Map (db m299116) HM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 70) at Sterling Road, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
On the crest of George Hill, near by, is situated Rowlandson Rock where the captives from the Rowlandson garrison house passed their first night after the burning of Lancaster by the Indians February 10, 1675–76. — — Map (db m299115) HM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 70) north of Bigelow Gardens, on the left when traveling north.
In the field nearby was situated the garrison house of the Rev. Joseph Rowlandson first ordained minister of Lancaster. During his absence on February 10, 1675-76 this garrison house was attacked and destroyed by the Indians. The inhabitants were . . . — — Map (db m299114) HM
On Main Street at Hastings Street ( Route 16), on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Here stood Mendon's first meetinghouse, built in 1668 and destroyed by Indians in 1676. Joseph Emerson, the minister, was an ancestor of Ralph Waldo Emerson. — — Map (db m48762) HM
On Main Street at Hastings Street ( Route 16), on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Mother Mendon
Mendon began as an eight-mile square tract purchased for twenty-four pounds from several Native American tribes in 1662. In 1663, fifteen families, mostly from Braintree and Weymouth, undertook the arduous task of creating this new . . . — — Map (db m195663) HM
On Hastings Street (Massachusetts Route 16) at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Hastings Street.
Mendon’s First Meeting House
— Built 1668 —
Destroyed by King Philip’s warriors
at the burning of the town in 1676
Rev. Joseph Emerson — its only minister
ancestor of Ralph Waldo Emerson
this tablet erected in the name of
the Mendon . . . — — Map (db m195660) HM
On West Road 0.3 miles north of Unitas Road, on the right when traveling north.
Somewhere within 1/2 mile
along the base of this hill
Capt. Edward Hutchinson and
his company were attacked
by Indians lying in ambush
Aug. 2 1675, and he and more
than one half of his men slain
or wounded. — — Map (db m311496) HM WM
On Hardwick Road at Ravine Road, on the left when traveling east on Hardwick Road.
Sarah P. Rowlandson Born Sept. 15, 1669 Shot by Indians at Lancaster Feb. 10, 1676 Taken to Winnimissett Camp Died Feb. 18, 1676 — — Map (db m304345) HM
On Barre Road (Massachusetts Route 67) at Daniel Whitney Road, on the right when traveling north on Barre Road.
One mile to the southwest, off the North Brookfield Road, Edward Hutchinson’s company seeking a parley with the Nipmucs was ambushed by Indians August 2, 1675, and more than half were slain. Captain Hutchinson died from his wounds. Captain Thomas . . . — — Map (db m311802) HM
Near Midstate Trail south of Redemption Rock Trail North ( Route 140), on the left when traveling south.
Upon this rock May 2nd 1676 was made the agreement for the ransom of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson of Lancaster between the Indians and John Hoar of Concord. King Philip was with the Indians but refused his consent. — — Map (db m297893) HM
On Foster Hill Road 0.1 miles west of George Allen Road, on the right when traveling west.
By graunt of the Great & General Court, 1660 a founder of "Quaboag Plantation" an isolated frontier outpost, now Brookfield 1960.
First Sergt. Ayres, Prichard and Coy were massacred "on an affayre to meet with the Indians who declare . . . — — Map (db m311542) HM WM
On Foster Hill Road 0.1 miles west of George Allen Road, on the right when traveling west.
Thomas and Mary Millet's
Home Site
Thomas the son of Henry and Joyce Millett was born in 1605 in
Chertsey, Surrey England. He married Mary Grenaway May 1,
1629. They came to America on the Ship Elizabeth of London.
They were puritans and . . . — — Map (db m304110) HM WM
On Belmont Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Shrewsbury Street, on the left when traveling west on Belmont Street.
The first settlement of this lonely region called Quinsigamond was attempted in 1673, but abandoned during King Philip's War. A second settlement, attempted in 1684, soon named Worcester, was also temporarily abandoned because of Indian hostility. . . . — — Map (db m48046) HM
On Belmont Street (Massachusetts Route 9), on the right when traveling west.
One mile north on Wigwam Hill was one of the three Indian villages on Worcester ground. The heirs of Sagamore Pennasanet sold their rights to Captains Gookin, Henchman and Prentice on December 6, 1677. — — Map (db m48045) HM
On Central Avenue (New Hampshire Route 9) south of First Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dover’s early settlers lived in relative peace with the local Pennacook tribe, learning hunting, fishing, and farming skills from the natives in the early 17th century. Passaconaway, highly respected leader of the Pennacook Confederacy, forged . . . — — Map (db m152213) HM
On this site stood the stone residence of Peter Disbrow, designated by the Rye colonists as the "Rye Fort" when it was offered for protection from the Indian attack during "King Philip's War" of 1675.
Around 1728 the present frame (North) . . . — — Map (db m34485) HM
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