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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Worcester County, Massachusetts

 
Clickable Map of Worcester 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 Worcester County, MA (356) Franklin County, MA (95) Hampden County, MA (123) Hampshire County, MA (69) Middlesex County, MA (409) Norfolk County, MA (119) Tolland County, CT (141) Windham County, CT (94) Cheshire County, NH (54) Hillsborough County, NH (81) Providence County, RI (334)  WorcesterCounty(356) Worcester County (356)  FranklinCounty(95) Franklin County (95)  HampdenCounty(123) Hampden County (123)  HampshireCounty(69) Hampshire County (69)  MiddlesexCounty(409) Middlesex County (409)  NorfolkCounty(119) Norfolk County (119)  TollandCountyConnecticut(141) Tolland County (141)  WindhamCounty(94) Windham County (94)  CheshireCountyNew Hampshire(54) Cheshire County (54)  HillsboroughCounty(81) Hillsborough County (81)  ProvidenceCountyRhode Island(334) Providence County (334)
Worcester is the county seat for Worcester County
Adjacent to Worcester County, Massachusetts
      Franklin County (95)  
      Hampden County (123)  
      Hampshire County (69)  
      Middlesex County (409)  
      Norfolk County (119)  
      Tolland County, Connecticut (141)  
      Windham County, Connecticut (94)  
      Cheshire County, New Hampshire (54)  
      Hillsborough County, New Hampshire (81)  
      Providence County, Rhode Island (334)  
 
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301 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Whitinsville — Welcome to Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
On Church Street Extension, 0.5 miles east of Providence Road (Massachusetts Route 122), on the right when traveling east.
"The hardest working river, the most thoroughly harnessed to the mill wheels of labor in the United States, probably the world, is the Blackstone." Winthrop Packard, 1909 The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management (DEM) created . . . Map (db m117522) HM
302 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Whitinsville — Whitinsville Social Library
On Church Street east of Main Street/Linwood Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Edward Whitin and Arthur Fletcher Whitin have erected this building to be maintained forever as a free library for the use of the Citizens of Northbridge . . . Map (db m117469) HM
303 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Winchendon — Desert Storm Memorial
On West Street just north of Oak Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Town of Winchendon and the V.F.W. honors those who liberated Kuwait SSG Richard Bartlett, U.S. Army PFC Derek J. Blair, U.S. Army PFC Mattheu Blodgett, U.S. Marines SGT Steven Courtemanche, U.S. Army SSGT Joseph Diaz, U.S. . . . Map (db m151884) WM
304 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Winchendon — Honor Roll
On Front Street (Massachusetts Route 12) at Pleasant Street on Front Street.
These valiant men and women of Winchendon responded to our country's callMap (db m151878) WM
305 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Winchendon — Honor Roll
On Front Street (Massachusetts Route 12) at Pleasant Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street.
Erected in Honor of the Men & Women of Winchendon who served in the Armed Forces of the United States in WWII.
"With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable . . . Map (db m151879) WM
306 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Winchendon — Spirit of the American Doughboy
On West Street at Park Street, on the right when traveling west on West Street.
Winchendon Post No. 2158 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States it's Auxiliary & Sons of the V. F. W. dedicate this monument in memory of all those who fought in all wars of the United States that this country might . . . Map (db m151883) WM
307 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Winchendon — Toy Town Horse
On Front Street at School Street (Massachusetts Route 12), on the left when traveling east on Front Street.
The Toy Town Horse is home again. This is a reproduction of the original Toy Town Horse that stood for so long in Winchendon and helped identify Winchendon as "Toy Town." The original Toy Town Horse was constructed in 1914 as a float for the . . . Map (db m151882) HM
308 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Winchendon — Veterans Memorial
On Pleasant Street just north of Front Street (Massachusetts Route 12), on the left when traveling north.
This monument is dedicated to all from Winchendon who served honorably in the defense of our country in the Army Navy Marine Corps Air Force Coast Guard
"And so, my fellow Americans, ask . . . Map (db m151880) WM
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309 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Winchendon — World War I Memorial
On Front Street (Massachusetts Route 12) at Pleasant Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street.
In Honor of and in Gratitude to the Valiant Men Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice for Liberty 1917-1918 Paul Beaulieu • Elliot F. Chard • Eugene M. Connor • Edward A. Gamache • Oliver J. LaSalle • Charles S. Lowe • Bernard L. McNeil • Almer . . . Map (db m151881) WM
310 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Armenian Genocide
On Main Street at Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian GenocideMap (db m151821) WM
311 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Bartholomew F. (Bart) Sullivan1879 - 1968
On Southbridge Street, on the right when traveling north.
Head Track Coach at Holy Cross 1912-1964 and first Athletic Trainer. Placed third in 1900 Boston Marathon. Coached over 3000 Crusaders, including three Olympians. In 1918 coached baseball and football. His track squads won 70% of dual meets, also . . . Map (db m122514) HM
312 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — III — Communist Chinese Intervention3 November 1950 - 24 January 1951 — The Korean War —
On Front Street.
"We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things." — Colonel Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller
The United Nations Offensive had been a story of . . . Map (db m151869) HM
313 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Company A, 2nd Mass. Inf., U.S.V.
On Main Street just south of Front Street, on the left when traveling south.
In honor of those who served in the Spanish-American War Company A, 2nd Mass. Inf., U. S. V. The Worcester City Guards Mustered into the United States service May 3, 1898 Mustered out Nov. 3, 1898. . . . Map (db m151820) WM
314 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Company C, 2nd Mass. Inf. U.S.V.
On Main Street just north of Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of those who served in the Spanish-American War Company C, 2nd Mass. Inf. U. S. V. The Worcester Light Infantry Mustered into the United States Service May 3, 1898 Mustered out Nov. 3, 1898 . . . Map (db m151816) WM
315 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Company G, 9th Mass. Inf., U.S.V.
On Main Street.
. . . Map (db m151817) WM
316 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Company H, 2nd Mass. Inf., U.S.V.
On Main Street just north of Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of those who served in the Spanish-American War Company H, 2nd Mass. Inf., U. S. V. The Wellington Rifles Mustered into the United States Service May 3, 1898 Mustered out Nov. 3, 1898. . . . Map (db m151818) WM
317 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — First Mill1630 - 1930
On Grove Street at Salisbury Street (Local Route .01) on Grove Street.
A few rods east stood the house and mill of John Wing built in 1684. This was the only house left standing after the breaking of the second settlement of Worcester.Map (db m48044) HM
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318 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — First Perfect Game in Professional Baseball
On Sever St., 0.1 miles south of Highland St. and Sever St., on the right when traveling south.
On June 12, 1880, the first perfect game in professional baseball history was pitched on this site (the former Worcester Agricultural Fairgrounds) by J. Lee Richmond of Worcester against Cleveland in a National League game.Map (db m70961) HM
319 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Forgotten No More
On Foster Street close to Front Street, on the right when traveling north.
Inspired by Korean War veteran Ronald K. Johnson, the Korean War Veterans Association of Central Massachusetts was chartered in 1990 with Mr. Johnson selected as its first Commander. Under his strong leadership a small, dedicated committee was . . . Map (db m151842) HM
320 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — MA-16 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail
On Main Street at Highland Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Through this place passed General Henry Knox in the winter of 1775 – 1776 to deliver to General George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston. Erected by the . . . Map (db m17932) HM
321 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — George Frisbie Hoar
On Main Street just south of Front Street, on the right when traveling north.
Born in Concord August 29, 1826 Died in Worcester September 30, 1904 Lawyer • Scholar • Orator • Statesman Citizen of Worcester for more than half a century member of Massachusetts House of Representatives 1852 Member of . . . Map (db m151815) HM
322 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — George Washington
On Main Street at Highland Street (Massachusetts Route 9) (Massachusetts Route 9), in the median on Main Street.
General Washington passed this spot July 2, 1775 on his journey from Philadelphia to Cambridge to take command of the Continental ArmyMap (db m187442) HM
323 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Green IslandWorcester Bicycle Routes
On Quinsigamond Avenue at Canton Street, on the right when traveling north on Quinsigamond Avenue.
The Blackstone River Canal generally followed the Mill Brook through Worcester, but between Kelly Square and Brosnihan Square it separated from the brook, creating a bell-shaped island that later became known as Green Island. The Blackstone River . . . Map (db m151753) HM
324 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Indian Village Pakachoag1630 - 1930
On Southbridge Street (Massachusetts Route 12) at Malvern Street, on the right when traveling south on Southbridge Street.
One-half mile up Malvern Road is the Indian spring and the site of the Indian village Pakachoag, clear spring, one of the three Indian villages on Worcester ground. John Eliot preached here in 1674.Map (db m88496) HM
325 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — John J. (Jack) Barry '101887 – 1961
On Southbridge Street, on the right when traveling north.
Prep. 1904-06, College 1906-08. Captain Holy Cross Baseball 1908. All-Time, All-Star, Holy Cross Shortstop. Philadelphia Athletics 1908-15. Member Connie Mack’s million dollar infield. Red Sox 1915-18. Manager Red Sox 1917. World Series . . . Map (db m122513) HM
326 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Jonas Rice1630 - 1930
On Grafton Street (Massachusetts Route 122) at Plantation Street, on the right when traveling north on Grafton Street.
On the slope of the hill one-half mile west stood the house of Jonas Rice, the first permanent dwelling in Worcester, built in 1713. He served as schoolmaster and his son, Adonijah, was the first white child born in Worcester.Map (db m48790) HM
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327 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Jonas Rice Homesite
On Heywood Street at Vale street, on the right when traveling west on Heywood Street.
On This Site In 1713, Major Jonas Rice Made the First Permanent Settlement In Worcester. Placed by The Worcester Society of AntiquityMap (db m162465) HM
328 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Memorial
On Franklin Street at Portland Street, on the right when traveling west on Franklin Street.
. . . Map (db m151785) WM
329 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — No City Has A Worthier Memorial Of Her Honored Sons
On Church Street south of Front Street, on the left when traveling north.
"Besides the great duty of erecting a memorial of our fallen heroes...the erection of this monument will add an ornament to the city which will make it conspicuous among the cities of the continent for its possession of such a noble work . . . Map (db m151776) HM
330 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Northeast Corner of the Worcester Cemetery
On Church Street just south of Front Street, on the left when traveling north.
This marks the Northeast Corner of the cemetery which served the Town of Worcester from 1728 to 1824 about 225 graves with their monuments laid flat still remain within this area.Map (db m151778) HM
331 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Samuel Leonardson1630 - 1930
On Grafton Street (Massachusetts Route 122) at Hamilton Street, on the left when traveling north on Grafton Street. Reported missing.
At the end of Hamilton Street is the site of the Leonardson house from which in 1695 Samuel, aged twelve, was taken captive. Two years later he was with his Indian master at the burning of Haverhill and helped Hannah Dustin to make her escape.Map (db m48791) HM
332 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Southeast Corner of the Worcester Cemetery
On Franklin Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Franklin Street.
This marks the Southeast Corner of the cemetery which served the Town of Worcester from 1728 to 1824. About 225 graves with their monuments laid flat still remain within this area.Map (db m151782) HM
333 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — The 65th Infantry Regiment / El Regimiento Del 65 De Infantería
On Front Street at Foster Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street.
Honor and Fidelity The 65th Infantry Regiment, one of the largest and best-trained in the U.S. Eighth Army, arrived in Korea on 23 September 1950. Its first mission took place on September 28, when it assaulted a strongly-defended . . . Map (db m151868) HM
334 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — The Blackstone Canal: 1828-1848The Coverup — Blackstone Canal: Worcester, MA —
On Quinsigamond Avenue at Canton Street, on the right when traveling north on Quinsigamond Avenue.
End of an Era Opened in 1828 to connect Worcester and Providence, the Blackstone Canal transported goods throughout the Blackstone Valley. The canal system was replaced by the faster and more efficient railroad by the 1840s. When the canal . . . Map (db m151752) HM
335 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — The Central Massachusetts Korean War Memorial
On Foster Street just north of Front Street, on the right when traveling north.
Erected by Veterans and a grateful community to honor the men and women of Worcester County who faithfully served in the Armed Forces during the Korean War 1950 - 1953 In reverence to those who hath answered our country's call, your . . . Map (db m151836) WM
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336 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — The First School-House in Worcester
On Main Street at Highland Street (Massachusetts Route 9), on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
In front of this tablet stood the first school-house in Worcester where John Adams second president of the United States taught 1755-1758 Placed by the Colonel Timothy Bigalow Chapter 1903Map (db m178658) HM
337 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — The Home Front
Near Front Street at Commercial Street, on the left when traveling west.
As World War II began, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt described the United States as "the arsenal of democracy." Even before the attack on Pearl Harbor and the German declaration of war on the United States, the nation had been providing . . . Map (db m151794) HM
338 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — The Honorable Paul V. Mullaney Plaza
On Front Street just west of Commercial Street, on the left when traveling west.
Born in Worcester on November 22, 1919 South High School - 1938 College of the Holy Cross - 1942 Boston College Law School - 1948 United States Marine Corps - First Lieutenant World War II - 1942 - 1946 Korean War - 1950 - 1952 . . . Map (db m151811) HM WM
339 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — The Irish Community in Worcester
On Front Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Front Street.
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first permanent settlement of the Irish Community in Worcester 1826 - 1976Map (db m151812) HM
340 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — The Official State Monument For Veterans Of The Southwest Asian WarDesert Shield 1990 / Desert Storm 1991
On Church Street just north of Franklin Street, on the left when traveling north.
To the men and women who answered the call and especially those who gave their lives Commonwealth of Massachusetts Honor Roll Auger, Allen R., Corporal, USMC • Burt, Paul L., Sergeant, USA • . . . Map (db m151783) WM
341 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — I — The United Nations Defensive27 June - 15 September 1950 — The Korean War —
On Front Street just east of Foster Street, on the right when traveling west.
"We were alerted for Korea and I remember it very clearly. We would be gone a couple of weeks at the most to make a show of force, a parade in Korea, then back to Japan." — U.S. Soldier of the 34th Infantry . . . Map (db m151872) HM
342 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — II — The United Nations Offensive16 September - 2 November 1950 — The Korean War —
On Front Street at Foster Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street.
"We must act now or die. We shall land at Inchon and I shall crush them." — General Douglas MacArthur
At the end of the first campaign of the Korean War, General Douglas MacArthur was ready to attempt to repel . . . Map (db m151871) HM
343 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — To The Memory Of Her Sons Who Died For The Unity Of The Republic
On Church Street just south of Front Street, on the left when traveling north.
April 1865... the Civil War was over. The war had been a life-changing event. It obliterated the normal patterns of life as men were swept into training camps and battle units. Families struggled to survive, businesses tried to cope with the loss . . . Map (db m151763) HM
344 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Vietnam Memorial
On Franklin Street at Portland Street, on the right when traveling east on Franklin Street.
To honor those brave sons and daughters who served and those who gave their lives for their nation under God in the struggle for peace in Vietnam The American people acknowledge their duty and sacrifice with gratitude and prideMap (db m151784) WM
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345 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — War in Europe
On Front Street at Commercial Street, on the left when traveling west on Front Street.
Formal warfare began in Europe on September 1st, 1939 with the German invasion of Poland, but there had already been fighting in Spain's civil war and in Ethiopia when Italy invaded North Africa in 1936. Furthermore, in a process called . . . Map (db m151806) HM
346 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — War in the Pacific
Near Front Street at Commercial Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Japanese Empire, like its European ally Germany, was determined to expand its control in East Asia by "annexing" territory and asserting control over the region. Japan took advantage of the European war to invade and seize French, Dutch, and . . . Map (db m151791) HM
347 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Wigwam Hill1630 - 1930
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
348 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Worcester1630 - 1930
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
349 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Worcester1630 - 1930
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Stafford Street, on the left when traveling west on Main 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 m48047) HM
350 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Worcester1630 - 1930
On Belmont Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Grove 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 m48048) HM
351 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Worcester Civil War Memorial
On Front Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling east on Front Street.
Erected by the people of Worcester, in memory of Her Sons who died for the unity of the Republic, A.D. 1861-1865Map (db m151777) WM
352 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Worcester World War II Memorial
On Front Street at Commercial Street, on the left when traveling west on Front Street.
. . . Map (db m151796) WM
353 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — Worcester's First City Hall
On Main Street at Front Street when traveling north on Main Street.
On this spot stood Worcester's First City Hall where was held July 20 1854 the first convention of delegates founding the Republican Party in MassachusettsMap (db m151814) HM
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354 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — World War II
On Front Street at Commercial Street, on the left when traveling west on Front Street.
The Second World War began when the German army, led by Nazi Führer Adolf Hitler, invaded Poland on September 1st, 1939. Germany already controlled Austria and parts of Czechoslovakia through a process called "Appeasement." In Asia, the conflict . . . Map (db m151809) HM
355 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester — World War II Time CapsuleDeposited June 4, 2016 — To be opened June 6, 2116 —
Near Front Street at Commercial Street, on the left when traveling west.
In honor of the courageous men and women of Worcester who served our country in the spirit of securing freedom, democracy, and peace for our nation and the world. May the memory of their bravery endure through the annal of time. Presented by . . . Map (db m151789) WM
356 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester, Central Business District — First Lieutenant John V. Power
On Franklin Street just east of Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
The President of the United states takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor posthumously to Lieutenant John V. Power United States Marine Corps Reserve for service as set forth in the following . . . Map (db m151822) WM

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