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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 (355) Franklin County, MA (95) Hampden County, MA (123) Hampshire County, MA (69) Middlesex County, MA (408) Norfolk County, MA (119) Tolland County, CT (141) Windham County, CT (94) Cheshire County, NH (54) Hillsborough County, NH (81) Providence County, RI (332)  WorcesterCounty(355) Worcester County (355)  FranklinCounty(95) Franklin County (95)  HampdenCounty(123) Hampden County (123)  HampshireCounty(69) Hampshire County (69)  MiddlesexCounty(408) Middlesex County (408)  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(332) Providence County (332)
Worcester is the county seat for Worcester County
Adjacent to Worcester County, Massachusetts
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      Windham County, Connecticut (94)  
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      Hillsborough County, New Hampshire (81)  
      Providence County, Rhode Island (332)  
 
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101 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Harvard — World War Memorial1917 - 1919
On Still River Road (Massachusetts Route 110) west of Ayer Road (Massachusetts Route 111), on the right when traveling west.
South Panel In honor of Those of Harvard who loyally served their country and in memory of Edward - Enoch - Thomas PVT. Co. M., 101st U.S. Inf. 26th Div. A.E.F. Died of wounds received at Chateau Thierry July 12, 1918 North Panel . . . Map (db m66291) WM
102 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Hopedale — Adin Ballou Memorial
On Hopedale Street near Peace Street, on the right when traveling west.
Adin Ballou — Preacher, Author, Reformer, Philanthropist, Apostle of Christian Socialism, and Founder of the Hopedale Community. 1803–1890. “Blessed are the Peacemakers.” “Not disobedient to the heavenly . . . Map (db m1618) HM
103 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Hubbardston — Civil War Memorial
On Main St (Massachusetts Route 68), on the right when traveling north.
In memory of our fallen herosMap (db m133564) WM
104 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Hubbardston — Spanish American War Memorial
On Main St (Massachusetts Route 68), on the right when traveling north.
In memory and honor those who served their country from HubbardstonMap (db m133563) WM
105 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Hubbardston — World War II Memorial
On Main St (Massachusetts Route 68), on the right when traveling north.
World War II 1941-1945 In memory and honor of those who served their country from HubbardstonMap (db m133566) WM
106 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Lancaster — Apples, Apples, Apples!
On George W Stanton Hwy (Massachusetts Route 2) west of Lunenburg Road (Massachusetts Route 70), on the right when traveling west.
Agriculture in North Central Massachusetts is deeply rooted in our history. That heritage is perhaps best symbolized with our connection to apples and an icon of American folk history - Johnny Appleseed, who was born in Leominster in 1774. In . . . Map (db m220702) HM
107 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Lancaster — Big Apple of New England
On George W Stanton Hwy (Massachusetts Route 2) west of Lunenburg Road (Massachusetts Route 70), on the right when traveling west.
This giant red apple structure, which stands at 10 feet tall, is the largest apple sculpture of its kind in all of New England. It is large enough to hold an estimated 20,639 apples inside. The sculpture. was officially unveiled on Wednesday, July . . . Map (db m220701) HM
108 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Lancaster — Johnny Appleseed Apple Tree
On George W Stanton Hwy (Massachusetts Route 2) west of Lunenburg Road (Massachusetts Route 70), on the right when traveling west.
This is a descendant of the last surviving Rambo apple tree planted in Nova, Ohio, around 1840 by John Chapman (better known a Johnny Appleseed). John Chapman, born in Leominster, Massachusetts, on September 26, 1774, had a plan for the . . . Map (db m220703) HM
109 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Lancaster — Lancaster1630 - 1930
On Sterling Road (Massachusetts Route 62) just east of Clinton Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Plantation of Nasheway embracing this and several adjoining towns was granted to a group of "Undertakers" in search of iron deposits, in 1644. John Prescott the first settler made a success of frontier farming under great difficulties.Map (db m48798) HM
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110 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Lancaster — Neck Bridge
On Neck Road.
Before the building of the center bridge road in 1800, the road from the center to the old common continued south from this point across the Neck Bridge, which was located 60 rods below the present center bridge. It is shown on the 1794 map as 173 . . . Map (db m137850) HM
111 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Lancaster — Rowlandson Rock
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 m33566) HM
112 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Lancaster — Rowlandson Rock1630 - 1930
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 70) at Sterling Road 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 m48799) HM
113 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Lancaster — Sawyer-Carter Bridge
On Mill Street, on the right when traveling east.
Named for the Sawyers who owned mills here in the 18th century and the Carters who owned saw, grist and fulling mills here in the early to mid-19th century.Map (db m138828) HM
114 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Lancaster — Site of Mary Rowlandson’s Capture
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 70), 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 m32253) HM
115 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Lancaster — Site of the Great Elm
On Center Bridge Road, 0.1 miles north of Still River Road (Route 110), on the right when traveling north.
Nearby was the largest elm in New England, one of the many huge elms for which Lancaster was famous during the 18th and 19th centuries, located beside the Nashua on an old road called Lover’s Lane. Measurements in 1888: circumference at 5 ft. above . . . Map (db m31819) HM
116 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Lancaster — Who's Johnny Appleseed?
On George W Stanton Hwy (Massachusetts Route 2) near Lunenburg Road (Massachusetts Route 70), on the right when traveling west.
The Folk Legend Started Right Here in North Central Massachusetts The popular image of Folk Legend Johnny Appleseed that comes to mind is of an eccentric fellow dressed in rag-tag clothes with a stewpot for a hat who spread apple seeds randomly . . . Map (db m220704) HM
117 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Lancaster — Wickapickit Brook and BridgePronounced wee-wee-pee-kee
On Main Street (Route 117).
Nearby as early as 1814 stood the Wickapickit Mill by 1870 it was the Phelps Saw and Grist Mill many bridges were built here in 18th and 19th centuries as this was the early mail road to Brattleborough but spring floods often took the bridges awayMap (db m133363) HM
118 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Leicester — MA-15 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9), on the left when traveling east.
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 m17929) HM
119 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Leicester — Leicester Revolutionary War Memorial
On Paxton Street (Massachusetts Route 56) at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Paxton Street.
In Memory of the Minute Men and Standing Company Who Marched From This Spot on the Alarm of April 19, 1775 Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Denny Minute Men Seth Washburn, Capt. · William Watson, 1st Lieut. · Nathaniel Harwood, 2nd Lieut. · . . . Map (db m236530) WM
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120 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Leominster — Birthplace of Johnny Appleseed
On Johnny Appleseed Lane, 0.3 miles south of Mechanic Street, on the left when traveling south.
Near this site was born John Chapman known as Johnny Appleseed Sept. 26, 1774 — Mar. 18, 1845 Map (db m32789) HM
121 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Leominster — Derby LZ
On Mechanic Street at Johnny Appleseed Lane, on the left when traveling east on Mechanic Street.
Dedicated to our fallen Warhorse Soldiers on 9 February 2009 Lieutenant Colonel Garnet R. Derby Sergeant Joshua A. Ward Private First Class Jonathan R. Roberge Private First Class Albert R. Jex Translator Jevan Ali Othman "You Will Never Be . . . Map (db m229177) WM
122 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Leominster — Greywolf Veterans Memorial
On Mechanic Street, on the left when traveling east.
Driver - Pfc. Jonathan R. Roberge Gunner - Sgt. Joshua A. Ward Commander - Ltc. Garnet R. Derby Loader - Spc. Albert R. JexMap (db m229176) WM
123 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Leominster — Henry F. Sawtelle Bridge
On Mechanic Street at Johnny Appleseed Lane, on the right when traveling west on Mechanic Street.
1st Mayor of Leominster 1915-1925Map (db m220706) HM
124 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Leominster — In Memory of the Men of Leominster
Near West St.
1775-1783 In memory of the men of Leominster who endured hardship and battle in the war of the American Revolution This tablet is erected by Captain John Joslin Jr. Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1910Map (db m221580) WM
125 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Leominster — Johnny Ro Veterans Memorial Park
On Mechanic St.
Johnny Ro Veterans Memorial Park honoring all Massachusetts Iraq/Afghanistan casualtiesMap (db m134475) WM
126 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Leominster — Johnny Ro Veteran's Memorial Park Legend
On Mechanic Street at Johnny Appleseed Lane, on the left when traveling east on Mechanic Street.
Jonathan "Johnny Ro" Roberge, a Leominster native was killed in action in Mosul, Iraq, on February 9, 2009. He served in the United States Army, and he was a tank driver. There were three men killed with him that day, Pfc. Albert Jex, Lt. Col. . . . Map (db m229173) HM
127 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Leominster — Oliver E. Hazard1836-1896 — 54th Reg. Massachusetts Vols. —
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 12) at Summer Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
This memorial is dedicated to honoring the memory of all Leominster soldiers who served with courage for freedom and justice. We must we can and will be freeMap (db m135506) WM
128 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Leominster — Site of Second Meeting House
On Monument Square, in the median.
in Leominster built 1775 taken down July 4, 1824 rebuilt for first town house This tablet presented to the town of Leominster by the Leominster Historical Society on the 175th anniversary incorporation Leominster 1915Map (db m138081) HM
129 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Leominster — The Birthplace of Johnny Appleseed
On Johnny Appleseed Lane, 0.3 miles south of Mechanic Street, on the left when traveling south.
Jolin Chapman, better known as "Johnny Appleseed", was born in Leominster to parents Elizabeth and Nathanial Chapman on September 26, 1774. They lived on what is now Johnny Appleseed Lane, very near this site. Nathanial Chapman responded to the . . . Map (db m220707) HM
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130 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Leominster — The Drake Home and the Underground Railroad
On Franklin Street, on the right when traveling west.
Here on February 16, 1851, Jonathan and Frances Drake participated in the rescue of the fugitive slave Shadrach Minkins. The case attracted national attention and the rebuke of President Millard Fillmore. Undeterred, abolitionists like the Drakes . . . Map (db m101543) HM
131 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Leominster — Town Pound 1816
On Summer Street east of Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
Town Pound 1816 Leominster has had an animal pound since 1749 and at this site since 1816. Stray animals were restrained here until the owners claimed them and paid their fine.Map (db m142183) HM
132 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Leominster — Veterans Walls
On Mechanic Street at Johnny Appleseed Lane, on the left when traveling east on Mechanic Street.
12-05-01 - 05-31-06 Sfc Daniel Hpetithory • Spc Matthew G. Boule • Cwo Erik A. Halvorsen • Capt. Benjamin W Sammis • Spc. Danel F. Cunningham • 1St Lt. Brian M. Mcphillips • Capt. Seth R. Michaud • Lcpl Gregory E. MacDonald • Sgt. Justin W. Garvey . . . Map (db m232838) WM
133 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Leominster — World War ll Vietnam Korean War Memorial
On Monument Square.
Dedicated to all who served honorably during World War II Vietnam Korean ConflictMap (db m138208) WM
134 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Mendon — First Meeting House1630 - 1930
On Main Street at Hastings Street (Massachusetts 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
135 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Mendon — Founders' Park1906
On Main Street near Hastings Street (Massachusetts Route 16), on the right when traveling south.
In memory of the honored founders of Mendon 'the old mother town.' Settled 1663. Incorporated 1667. Eight towns are now located on her original territory. Near this spot Mendon's first three meeting houses were built." Founders 1668: . . . Map (db m91558) HM
136 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Mendon — Founders’ Park
On Main Street at Hastings Street (Massachusetts 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
137 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Mendon — Harrison HallMendon Town Hall — c. 1840 —
On Main Street near Maple Street, on the left when traveling south.
Built in 1840, this Greek Revival Style three-story building named in honor of President William Henry Harrison was constructed in partnership between the townspeople and Gentleman Farmer Silas Dudley who donated the land and design for the . . . Map (db m195701) HM
138 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Mendon — In Honor of Mendon's Soldiers
On Providence Street near George Street, on the right when traveling south.
Who fought in the French-Indian Wars 1755 - 1763 and its Minute Men who responded so quickly to the Lexington Alarm April 19, 1775 and its Revolutionary Soldiers who did their part in winning the war that gave us our freedom and independence 1775 - . . . Map (db m63959) HM
139 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Mendon — Mendon Civil War Memorial
On Mendon Street (Massachusetts Route 16) near Maple Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Roll of Martyrs Presented by Austin Wood John B. Rockwood   Died at Newbern N.C.   Nov. 24, 1863. Patrick Wallace   Died at Newbern N.C.   Oct. 24, 1862. Martin S. Howe   Died at Morris Island S.C.   Nov. 23, 1863. Robert . . . Map (db m195655) WM
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140 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Mendon — Mendon Historical Society
On Main Street near Hastings Street (Massachusetts Route 16), on the left when traveling north.
Mendon Historical Society 1896 - 1996 Dedicated to the Collection and Curatorship of Historic Data and Artifacts Relating to "Mothertown" Mendon and Daughters May 18, 1996Map (db m195664) HM
141 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Mendon — Mendon Korean Vietnam Era Monument
On Main Street at Maple Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
In Honor of those of Mendon who Served in Korean Era     Vietnam Era ( left plaque ) Barnes Daniel N. · Butler William W. · Carmody James · Closson Alfred · Coburn Donald E. · Cram Habner O. · Delana Rudolph L. · Devoll Robert B. · . . . Map (db m195696) WM
142 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Mendon — Mendon World War I Monument
On Main Street at Maple Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Mendon In Honor of Those Who Served in 1917   The World War   1919 George M. Aldrich · George M. Barrows · Harold C. Barrows · Leslie M. Burr · Edmund Cedarholm · Albert S. Coleman · Moses M. Coleman · Albert I. Cromb · John J. Curley · William . . . Map (db m195698) HM
143 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Mendon — Mendon World World War II Monument
On Main Street at Maple Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
In Honor of Those Who Served in 1941   World War II   1945 Allegrezza, Aldo O. · Allegrezza, Nello A. · Anthony, Lewis L. · Barrows, Harold C., Jr. · Bell, Robert E. · ★Bessette, Raymond · Beyer, Edward D. · Blanchard, Alphonse · Bonetta, . . . Map (db m195699) WM
144 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Mendon — Mendon’s First Meeting House
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
145 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Mendon — Near This Spot
On Providence Street at Hartford Avenue E., on the right when traveling south on Providence Street.
. . . Map (db m195702) HM
146 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Milford — Milford Town Hall
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 16) at Pearl Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Original building (Town House) 1853/54 Thomas Silloway, Architect Rear Addition (District . . . Map (db m198132) HM
147 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Millville — “Old Cemetery”
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 122) north of Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling north.
First Burial Ground in Millville is owned by the Chestnut Street Meeting House Most markers have disappeared through the ravages of weather and time. Few names of our first settlers buried here are known, however, The memory of their . . . Map (db m192543) HM
148 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Millville — Blackstone Canal
On Central Street at Ironstone Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Street.
. . . Map (db m192542) HM
149 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Millville — Longfellow School
On Central Street at Fletcher Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Central Street.
Longfellow School 1850 Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Millville Historical CommissionMap (db m192459) HM
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150 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Millville — Millville Main Street
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 122) east of Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling west.
Main Street, once lined with stately elm trees, was drastically changed in the 1930s when the Elm Blight decimated hundreds of trees across the state. The tree-lined image of Millville was lost. The south side, along the railroad, was once . . . Map (db m192456) HM
151 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Millville — Millville Mills
On Central Street at Fletcher Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Central Street.
Standing at this point the visitor will view the sites of mills dating from 1727 through 1977, when the last mill was lost to fire. The Island in the Blackstone River was the site of the earliest mills in 1727. Here the first bridge crossing . . . Map (db m192461) HM
152 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Millville — Millville Veterans Monument
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 122) east of Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling west.
In Memory of Veterans Of All Wars Town of Millville ( back ) World War I World War II Korean Conflict Vietnam Desert storm Iraq AfghanistanMap (db m192458) WM
153 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Millville — Millville Village
On Central Street at Fletcher Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Central Street.
In 1916 the Village of Millville seperated from Blackstone and was incorporated as the Town of Millville. The new town successfully faced the challenge of self-governing itself for just a few years. Following the Great Depression of 1929 . . . Map (db m192539) HM
154 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Millville — Samuel Thompson’s Gristmill Stone 1727
On Central Street at Fletcher Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Central Street.
Samuel Thompson’s Gristmill Stone 1727 Discovered in the Year 1937 by A. Frederick Anderson Town Antiquary Presented to Longfellow School by Robert A. Mcglaughlin Agent Milleville Municipal Finance Commission ( small plaque . . . Map (db m192463) HM
155 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Millville — The Raceway
On Central Street north of Ironstone Stree, on the right when traveling north.
The Raceway crosses under Central Street on the southerly side of the Longfellow Municipal Center. The water moved through it from a west-to-east direction from the Blackstone River and discharged back into the river on its northeast bank. . . . Map (db m192540) HM
156 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Millville — Udor Tower
On Central Street near Fletcher Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
The tower is nine-feet four inches in diameter and approximately thirty feet high, with walls at the base twenty inches thick. It is constructed of fairly thin stones which appear to be the same or similar to the material in the bedrock on which it . . . Map (db m192460) HM
157 Massachusetts, Worcester County, New Braintree — Battle of New Braintree
On Oakham Road at Utley Road, on the right when traveling east on Oakham Road.
On February 3, 1787 on the field across the road, 23 New Braintree farmers joined Daniel Shays' rebels in an armed confrontation with the state militia. New Braintree was central to the larger rebellion of unpaid but heavily taxed revolutionary . . . Map (db m198522) HM
158 Massachusetts, Worcester County, New Braintree — Education – Business
On Hardwick Road at Old Commom Road, on the right when traveling south on Hardwick Road.
. . . Map (db m198552) HM
159 Massachusetts, Worcester County, New Braintree — Entertainment & Industry
On Hardwick Road at Old Commom Road, on the right when traveling south on Hardwick Road.
Temperance House -1837- and the New Braintree Cheese Manufacturing Co. -1865- stood adjacent until both were destroyed by fire in 1880. The town hall now occupies the rebuilt cheese factory. Erected by the youth of New Braintree . . . Map (db m198524) HM
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160 Massachusetts, Worcester County, New Braintree — New Braintree Veterans Monument
On Hardwick Road at Old Commom Road, on the left when traveling south on Hardwick Road.
In Memory of the Men and Women of New Braintree Who Served Their Country In Time of WarMap (db m198553) WM
161 Massachusetts, Worcester County, New Braintree — Wheeler’s Surprise1630 – 1930
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 m48786) HM
162 Massachusetts, Worcester County, North Brookfield — Grove School Bell
On N Main Street (Massachusetts Route 148) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on N Main Street.
Grove School Bell 1854 - 1955Map (db m198660)
163 Massachusetts, Worcester County, North Brookfield — North Brookfield Civil War Memorial
On N Main Street (Massachusetts Route 148) at School Street, on the right when traveling north on N Main Street.
Erected by the Town of North Brookfield In Honor of Her Soldiers who Lost Their Lives in Defense of the Country Against Rebellion 1861 – 65 1869 ( south side ) James P. Coolidge · George S. Prouty · Lyman H. Gilbert · . . . Map (db m198663) WM
164 Massachusetts, Worcester County, North Brookfield — North Brookfield Korean Vietnam Monument
On N Main Street (Massachusetts Route 148) at Spring Street, on the left when traveling north on N Main Street.
Korean Conflict     Vietnam Era North Brookfield Remembers Those Who Served Korea 1950   1955 In Memoriam – Flamand, Paul H. · Letendre, Roger N. Bartolo, Anthony J., Sr. · Bartolo Stanley H. · Balcom, Francis E. · Balcom Ernest G. · . . . Map (db m198554) WM
165 Massachusetts, Worcester County, North Brookfield — North Brookfield World War I Monument
On N Main Street at Spring Street, on the left when traveling north on N Main Street.
Dedicated to the Citizens of The Town of North Brookfield Who Devoted Themselves to the Cause of Freedom And Served Their Country in the World War Allaire Arthur F. · Allen Lawrence · Balcomb Charles M. · Barnes Charles F. · Barrett . . . Map (db m198555) WM
166 Massachusetts, Worcester County, North Brookfield — North Brookfield World War II Monument
On N Main Street (Massachusetts Route 148) at Spring Street, on the left when traveling north on N Main Street.
1941     1945 Forever Honored   Forever Mourned Dedicated to the Citizens of North Brookfield Who Devoted Themselves to the Cause of Freedom And Served Their Country in World War II In Memoriam Edward J. Crevier · Homer F. Forbush Jr. · . . . Map (db m198651) WM
167 Massachusetts, Worcester County, North Brookfield — Support Our Troops
On N Main Street (Massachusetts Route 148) at Spring Street, on the left when traveling north on N Main Street.
Operation Desert Storm Sally Aho · Matthew Berry · Thomas Bishop · Brien Brown · Daryl Brown · Bruce Coskie · Richard Dupre Jr. · William Emerson Jr. · James Avila, Jr. · Jonathan E. Brown · Thomas J. Comptois · Ryan Coughlin · Bruce P. Cummings · . . . Map (db m198653) WM
168 Massachusetts, Worcester County, North Oxford — Clara Barton’s Birthplace1630 – 1930
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 12) at Clara Barton Road, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
One mile westward Clara Barton, "the angel of the battlefield," was born in 1821. A volunteer nurse in the Civil War, she served the International Red Cross in the Franco-Prussian War, founded the American Red Cross and served as its president for . . . Map (db m48042) HM
169 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Northborough — MA-18 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail
On Main Street (U.S. 20), on the left when traveling east.
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 m17938) HM
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170 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Northborough — Mary Goodnow's Grave1630 - 1930
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 20), on the right when traveling east.
Mary Goodnow who lived here with her parents was lame and unable to run to the garrison house for safety when the Indians attacked Northborough, August 18, 1707. A short path leads through the woods to her grave near the place where she fell.Map (db m48796) HM
171 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Northborough — Northborough World War I Memorial
On Church Street at Whitney Street, on the right when traveling west on Church Street.
Dedicated in Honor and Memory of Those of Northborough Who Served in the World War 1917-1918Map (db m29726) WM
172 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Northborough — The Minuteman
On Main Street (U.S. 20), on the left when traveling east.
In honor of the men and women of Northborough who served our nation in war and peace.Map (db m18583) HM
173 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Oxford — Huguenot Settlement1630 - 1930
On Massachusetts Route 12 at Huguenot Road, on the left when traveling south on State Route 12.
Up this road on Mayo's Hill, are the remains of a bastioned fort built by Huguenots driven from France by the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes. Their prosperous settlement was interrupted by Indian attacks in 1696, and finally abandoned in 1704.Map (db m48787) HM
174 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Oxford — Old Maanexit Ford1630 - 1930
On Harwood Street close to Old Webster Road, on the right when traveling east.
From this ford branched trails to Woodstock, Brookfield and Sturbridge. This way ran the Post Route established in 1672 "to goe monthly" from New York to Boston. Here, June 5, 1676, Major Talcott's Connecticut troops passed to join the final . . . Map (db m48784) HM
175 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Oxford — The Johnson Massacre
On Massachusetts Route 12, 0.1 miles Johnson Lane, on the right when traveling south.
John Johnson and three children were killed by Indians in his house on this spot August 25, 1696. His wife was saved by her brother.Map (db m48785) HM
176 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Petersham — Routing of Shay's Rebellion
On North Main Street (Massachusetts Route 122) at Common Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
In this town on Sunday morning February Fourth 1787 Daniel Shays and one hundred and fifty of his followers in rebellion against the Commonwealth were surprised and routed by General Benjamin Lincoln in command of the Army of Massachusetts after a . . . Map (db m224262) HM
177 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Princeton — Redemption Rock1630 - 1930
On Worcester Road (Massachusetts Route 140), on the left when traveling west.
Upon the rock fifty feet west of this spot Mary Rowlandson, wife of the first minister of Lancaster, was redeemed from captivity under King Philip. The narrative of her experience is one of the classics of colonial literature.Map (db m48794) HM
178 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Princeton — Site of Mary Rowlandson’s Release
Near Worcester Road (Massachusetts Route 140), on the left when traveling west.
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 m32257) HM
179 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Princeton — West VillageNational Register Historic District - October 16, 2009
On Hubbardston Road at Radford Road on Hubbardston Road.
Samuel Woods held Princeton's first school in his home in 1764. Bullock's Stand, Richardson's Tavern, a blacksmith, wheel wright and shoe factory were established by 1830. The Methodist Church was built in 1840 and the village became known as . . . Map (db m135271) HM
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180 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Rutland — First Meeting House
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 56) west of Pommogussett Road, on the right when traveling west.
Site of the First Meeting House Located 1717 Erected 1721Map (db m198423) HM
181 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Rutland — General Rufus Putnam House
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 122A) at Pleasantdale Road, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Here from 1781 to 1788 dwelt General Rufus Putnam Soldier of the Old French War Engineer of the Works which compelled the British Army to evacuate Boston and of the Fortifications of West Point Founder and Father of Ohio. . . . Map (db m198409) HM
182 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Rutland — Indian Corn Stone
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 56) at Fairview Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Indian corn stone from the George Davis farm in North Rutland and later used as a watering trough near the old school house there. Rutland Historical SocietyMap (db m198411) HM
183 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Rutland — Mill Stone
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 56) at Fairview Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Mill stone from one of the early grist mills in Rutland Rutland Historical Society 1969Map (db m198410) HM
184 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Rutland — Rutland Civil War Monument
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 56) at Fairview Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Antietam Wilderness Kingston Whitehall Roanoke Goldsboro Newbern Vicksburg Erected 1879. ( south face ) Lyman A. Baker   Co. B. 51 Regt. · Charles R. Bartlett   Co. B. 51 Regt. · George F. Bartlett   Co. D. 25 Regt. · . . . Map (db m198412) WM
185 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Rutland — Rutland Veterans Monument
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 56) at Fairview Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
( west side ) “In Honor of The Sons and Daughters of Rutland Who Served Their Country Well” World War II ( 212 names are listed ) ( east side ) “In Honor of The Sons and Daughters of Rutland Who Served Their . . . Map (db m199548) WM
186 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Rutland — Rutland World War I Monument
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 56) at Pommogussett Road, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Erected by the Town of Rutland, Mass. In Loving Memory of Her Sons who Died and in Honor of Those who Served in 1917   The World War   1918 Herbert F. Watson   Killed in Action · Avery W. Putnam   Died in Service Raemmanto Agustino . . . Map (db m198416) WM
187 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Rutland — Tercentenary Tree
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 56) at Pommogussett Road, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Original tree planted in April 1930 on the 300th Anniversary of the formation of the Massachusetts Bay Colony bbn Present tree planted in September 2011 to continue the history and is decorated each year during the holiday season to honor loved . . . Map (db m198413) HM
188 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Shrewsbury — MA-17 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail
On Main Street at Boylston Street, on the left when traveling east 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 m17933) HM
189 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Shrewsbury — Shrewsbury Minute Men
On Main Street at Boylston Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
One hundred and twenty-eight minute-men from Shrewsbury responded to the Lexington alarm April 19, 1775. --------------------------- First Precinct Company – 65 men Job Cushing – Captain Asa Rice 1st Lieut ----------- Abner Miles 2nd . . . Map (db m18579) HM
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190 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southborough — 150th Anniversary of St. Mark's Church
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 30) at Common Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
The Electronic Carillon playing hymns from this tower is given in honor of the 150th Anniversary of St. Mark's Church by The Parishioners of 2012 as a gift to the Church and to the community of Southborough Blessed and Dedicated . . . Map (db m122545) HM
191 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southborough — American Revolutionary War Veterans Memorial
On St. Mark's Street north of Common Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated in Honor of Southborough's American Revolutionary War Veterans 1775 - 1783 With Eternal Gratitude to Those Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice Major Josiah Fay (d. August 8, 1776) Private Jesse Amsden (d. March 3, 1778) Private . . . Map (db m122593) WM
192 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southborough — Civil War Memorial
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 30) at Common Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
In Memoriam Our Country's Defenders Rebellion 1861. W. E. Buck • P. H. Cleary • O. Edwards H. L. Fay • E. A. Frederick • C. F. Fisher T. A. Gould • J. Haggarty • P. Kilgariff M. J. Burditt • R. Mulstee • G. W. Nichols A. G. Parker • . . . Map (db m122538) WM
193 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southborough — Eliza, Waldo and Edward Fay
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 30) at Common Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
> The three bells in this tower are named by Alison Ledger Fraser in honor of Eliza, Waldo and Edward Fay Each of whom was Headmaster of Fay School and each devoted over thirty years of faithful service to the School and to St. . . . Map (db m122542) HM
194 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southborough — MA-20 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 30) at Marlboro Road (Massachusetts Route 85), on the right when traveling east 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 m17941) HM
195 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southborough — Joseph Burnett
On Common Street at Main Street (Massachusetts Route 30), on the right when traveling west on Common Street.
This stone commemorates the life and good works of Joseph Burnett of Southborough Born November 11, 1820 Died August 11, 1894. Founder and builder of this church Founder of St. Mark's School Devoted and honoured citizen . . . Map (db m122541) HM
196 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southborough — Olde Burial Grounds
On St. Mark's Street north of Common Street, on the right when traveling north.
This tablet was erected in 1995 in memory of the members of the early generations of the town who were buried here in graves marked and unmarked between 1727 and 1895Map (db m122594) HM
197 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southborough — Reverend Nathan Stone
Near St. Mark's Street at Common Street, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of the Revd Nathan Stone, first Pastor of the Chh. of Christ in Southborough. He was born in Harwich Feb. 18, 1708, graduated at Harvard College 1726. Ordained to the work of the ministry in this place Oct. 21, . . . Map (db m122595) HM
198 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southborough — Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 30) west of Common Street, on the right when traveling west.
To the Veterans of Southborough from the Phaneuf Family Nov. 11, 1987Map (db m122546) WM
199 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southborough — War Memorial
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 30) at Common Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Tribute to Veterans of All Wars ☆ ☆ ☆ Supreme Sacrifice W. W. I L. L. Bagley W. W. II C. H. Davis • H. E. Fay • R. O. Gould F. C. Harris • L. C. Hunt • J. P. Janiak J. G. MacNeill • R. L. Renaud H. G. . . . Map (db m122588) WM
200 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southborough — World War I Memorial
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 30) at Common Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Captured World War I German Howitzer 155 mm Donated in 1919 by American Legion Post 132 Restored 1991 In memory of All World War I Veterans Southborough, MassachusettsMap (db m122539) WM

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