Twentieth-Century Whaling-As New Bedford’s whaling industry declined in the 19th century, more than a dozen other nations began hunting whales using “modern” Norwegian methods, with fast, steam-powered vessels and heavy-gauge harpoon . . . — — Map (db m62387) HM
Customary Duty
Replacing a makeshift operation closer to the waterfront, the U.S. Custom House at Bedford opened on this site in 1836. Here ship captains walked up the granite steps to register their crews and declare their cargoes before . . . — — Map (db m62364) HM
On 1st Street just north of Union Street, on the right when traveling north.
On this toro rests a capstan from the American clipper ship Viking which was wrecked on this island on June 4,1863. Being bound for San Francisco, U.S.A. from Hong Kong, China. Through the intervention of the local authorities and hospitality of the . . . — — Map (db m58179) HM
“A Dead Whale or a Stove Boat”
(inscription on back) In honor of the whalemen whose skill, hardihood and daring brought fame and fortune to New Bedford and made its name known to every seaport on the globe. • Gift of W.W. . . . — — Map (db m1626) HM
Whaling Capital-In 1857, ninety-five ships and barks left these wharves on whaling voyages. In that year the industry reached its peak, and half of the worldwide whaling was conducted from the New Bedford customs district. Before petroleum was . . . — — Map (db m62411) HM
On MacArthur Drive south of Elm Street, on the left when traveling south.
During the war, we were getting a dollar and a half a gallon for sperm oil. And then around 1922 there was no more demand for sperm oil....The price of sending a ship to sea doubled and the price of oil dropped about 200 percent....And . . . — — Map (db m86759) HM
Working Waterfront-Standing here during the heyday of whaling you would have seen and heard the bustling of a whaling port preparing for sea: ship carpenters building vessels from great white oak timbers, and caulkers hammering oakum---hemp mixed . . . — — Map (db m62410) HM
Circa 4000BC
Natives of this area made tools from red felsite rock.
1669-1771
The Allen, Capron and Mann families owned this property. The Mann family burial ground still remains close by.
1772
Stephan Draper built a homestead . . . — — Map (db m57747) HM
Top PlaqueThis marker
is given by Massachusetts Society
Daughters of the American Colonists
in recognition of
The role this historic building played
in the area's early growth
presented: September 13 1969 Bottom Plaque . . . — — Map (db m55680) HM
Near High Street, 0.4 miles east of Fales Road, on the left when traveling east.
( south side )
Plymouth Colony
This monument, erected by order of the government to perpetuate the place on which the late station or angle tree formerly stood.
The commissioners appointed by the old colonies of Plymouth and . . . — — Map (db m196875) HM
On N Washington Street at Dexter Street, on the right when traveling south on N Washington Street.
In Honor and Memory of All the Victims of September 11 2001
United in Memory
Dedicated to those who were lost in New York City
May We Never Forget
Dedicated to those who were lost in Pennsylvania
Dedicated to those who were lost in . . . — — Map (db m195792) HM
On N Washington Street at Dexter Street, on the right when traveling south on N Washington Street.
To Commemorate
The Loyalty to Country:
The Self Sacrifice: The
Heroism of the Men of
North Attleborough
Who Fought to Preserve the
Union in the Days of the
Civil War
1861 — 1865
( west side )
The demands for loyalty to . . . — — Map (db m195790) WM
On N Washington Street at Dexter Street, on the right when traveling south on N Washington Street.
1914 1918
In a Righteous Cause They Have Won
Immortal Glory and Have Nobly Served
Their Nation in Serving Mankind
In Memoriam
Becker George E. · Black Howard · Blais Frederick S. · Brennan Eugene P. · Brown James A. · Carlson Carl · Carr . . . — — Map (db m195793) WM
On S Washington Street at Bank Street, on the right when traveling south on S Washington Street.
In honor of the four hundred fifty six citizens of North Attleborough who devoted themselves to the cause of freedom and served their country in the World War
Achin Antonio · Achin Henry J. · Allen Ira G. · Allen Robert J. · Allen . . . — — Map (db m195797) WM
On S Washington Street at Bank Street, on the right when traveling south on S Washington Street.
In Honor of
The Citizens of the
Town of North Attleborough
Who served their country in
World War II
Died in Service
Avery Arthur R · Barry John C · Barth Charles W · Batchelder Robert K · Baxter Roland N · Beaupre Robert V · Bishop Harold . . . — — Map (db m195796) WM
On Bay Road close to Turkey Farm Road, on the right when traveling north.
The First Burial Ground is the presumed buying place of Norton's pioneer settler's.
William Witherell, who died in September 1691, is buried in the West end of the burial ground. When the land was passed to Nathaniel Witherell by his father,the . . . — — Map (db m52379) HM
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
On Olympia Street, on the left when traveling north.
The land which comprises this cemetery dates back to June 1702, and is the original town common. Originally called "The Common," this land consisting of approximately five acres, is the first land set apart for common use in Norton. Situated on the . . . — — Map (db m56462) HM
On West Main Street (Massachusetts Route 123), on the right when traveling west.
This historic area along Stony Brook was named Chartley before 1700. The name is thought to be related to the iron business, which thrived in this area.
In 1695, the Taunton North Purchase granted to Thomas and James Leonard land along the . . . — — Map (db m55989) HM
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 S Main Street (Massachusetts Route 104) south of Orchard Street, on the left when traveling north.
1917 1919
This Memorial
Is Placed Here to Commemorate
Those Who Entered the Service
Of Their Country from Raynham
During the World War
★Danforth Chester
Ashley, Harold A. · Barker, A. L. · Bombardier, Edmond · Bradshaw.Rh · . . . — — Map (db m209712) HM
On S Main Street (Massachusetts Route 104) south of Orchard Street, on the left when traveling north.
1941 1945
This Memorial
Is Placed Here to Commemorate
Those Who Entered the Service of
Their Country from Raynham
During World War II
Ahrens, Gordon · Ahrens, Richard · Ahrens, Rodman C. · Alegre, Daniel M. · Anderson, Charles E. · . . . — — Map (db m209696) WM
On South Main Street (Massachusetts Route 104) 0.1 miles north of King Philip Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built by James Leonard
Originally owned by twenty-three
of Taunton's first settlers
Operated 1777 to 1876 by
Hon. Josiah Dean
and his descendants as sole owners
Erected 1950
by Bertha Dean
Adelaide Lord Livingstone
Daughter and . . . — — Map (db m87253) HM
On Anawan Street near Massachusetts Route 44, on the right when traveling south.
Former site of the Anawan House, once called the Lewis Tavern built ca. 1835 as a rest stop for travelers between Taunton and Providence Plantations.
The Anawan House and inn served the public until July 1970. In February 1971 the building was . . . — — Map (db m55683) 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 Reservoir Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
The name "Bad Luck" (origin unknown) has been associated with this area since the early 1700's. The Beverly and Kelton families operated a water powered saw mill for many years on the North side of the pond beginning in the 18th century.
Bad Luck . . . — — Map (db m56246) HM
On Williams Street, on the left when traveling east.
In 1720, Jonathan Bliss moved here from South Rehoboth and established a sawmill on the East Branch of the Palmer River with a homestead nearby. This homestead was one of the first in the area, and Bliss called it " my farm in the woods" the mill . . . — — Map (db m56247) HM
The ruins of the old dam are all that remain of the once busy Perry Turning Mill. This mill originally operated as a saw mill in a joint venture by Aaron Cole and Ezra Perry. Perry bought out Cole's share in he early 1800's, and raised the dam, and . . . — — Map (db m56249) HM
Plain St. now crosses what was once sawmill pond.
On a cold New Years day in 1830, 14 new converts to the nearby Oak Swamp Baptist Church were baptized by being immersed in the pond through a hole cut in 14" of ice — — Map (db m55905) HM
This one room school built in the 1840's and used by the town of Rehoboth until 1937. An extension of 14 feet at the rear was made in the 1920's. During Rehoboth's 325 anniversary in 1968 the school was restored and donated to the preservation of . . . — — Map (db m44925) HM
On Chestnut Street north of Brook Street, on the right when traveling north.
When the British occupied Newport, RI. during the Revolution they often threatened the surrounding towns with raids or "alarums" as they were called. When a raid began a system of beacon fires were lit to warn the militia in neighboring towns to . . . — — Map (db m55911) HM
On Homestead Ave., on the left when traveling west.
About 200 feet south of this spot is a natural oven shaped hole in a rock. According to local tradition, Indians used this as a bake oven and to parch their corn. — — Map (db m55684) HM
Nearby runs Mine Brook named after an iron mine established here in 1696 by the Leonards, a famous iron monger family from Norton and Taunton.
The ore dug at this site called bog iron, was found in the swamp and brook. The Leonards hauled the ore . . . — — Map (db m55679) HM
During the American Revolution, a large white oak called "the Liberty Tree" stood near this place, which was then near the edge of a field. Beacons warning of trouble in Rhode Island could be seen by watchers at nearby Horton's Signal. After . . . — — Map (db m55918) HM
Rehoboth's second Meeting House,built in 1773,was located in the present cemetery. It replaced the Lake St Meeting House, and was used for town meetings and church services. The site included a stable, a cemetery west of the meeting house, a militia . . . — — Map (db m55656) HM
in 1810 a group of Rehoboth Citizens established Palmer River Manufacturing Company. A cotton spinning mill on the site of the old Joshua Smith grist and saw mill the mill was enlarged about 1826 and began manufacturing fine cotton cloth, as the . . . — — Map (db m44924) HM
On Brook Street east of School Street, on the right when traveling west.
This town pound maintained by Col. Frederick Drown for many years. Stray cattle were kept here until retrieved by their owners.
The Wheeler family ran a pot ash business nearby. — — Map (db m55912) HM
It was known as Butterworth Falls in the colonial days. Deacon Thomas Carpenter and later the Perry family maintained the saw-gristmill-turning shop here for almost 200 years — — Map (db m55686) HM
On Bay State Road at Winthrop Street, on the right when traveling west on Bay State Road.
Redway Plain is named after James Redway, who settled here in the early 1700's. Originally the plain included this field, The Faxon Farm Field,and the Village Cemetery. Neither Winthrop Street or Pond Street existed before 1828.
From colonial . . . — — Map (db m56243) HM
On Brook Street north of Pleasant Street, on the left when traveling south.
Founded by Josiah Millerd in 1731. For over 140 years neighborhood farmers had their corn ground into meal and their logs sawn into lumber at this mill. — — Map (db m55917) HM
On Pleasant Street at Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south on Pleasant Street.
Framing for this church had begun at Peckham Street, when disgruntled Oak Swamp people took away the timbers in the night and raised the church here. — — Map (db m55913) HM
Site of "The Palmer's River Meeting House" The first meeting house in the second precinct of Rehoboth. Construction started in 1717 and completed November 29th 1721, with Reverend David Turner as pastor. Fifty pounds was donated towards the cost of . . . — — Map (db m55662) HM
Near Massapoag Ave, on the right when traveling north.
The former estate of two remarkable people, Oakes and Blanche Ames. Within this park are several eighteenth and nineteenth century industries, a bog iron operation, a reservoir for Easton Furnace, early Easton homes and a stone mansion. — — Map (db m57390) HM
On Riverside Avenue at Centre Street, on the right when traveling north on Riverside Avenue.
Somerset Remembers
1917 1918
These Sons and Daughters Who Served their Country
And Humanity in the World War
Adamson, Thomas · Almy, Albert B · Almy, Israel T · Auclair, Amos J · Babbitt, Leon P · Banville, Edme F · Beaulieu, Reginald J . . . — — Map (db m208878) WM
On County Street (Massachusetts Route 138) at Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling north on County Street.
Erected
In Honor of Our
Country’s Defenders
and Dedicated to
Those
who made the
Supreme Sacrifice
James L. & John E. Lynch
Post 8500
Somerset, Mass.
May 30, 1951 — — Map (db m208829) WM
On County Street (Massachusetts Route 138) north of Wood Street, on the right when traveling north.
United States Army
Phillip Y. Adams · John Arruda · Antonio S. Borges · Rodman P. Bowker · Irving F. Brown Jr. · Sheldon I. Clarkson · James P. Davis · Arthur J. Gagnon · Antone C. Lima · John E. Lynch · Stuart C. Manchester · William R. Snyder · . . . — — Map (db m208876) WM
On Gardners Neck Road south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the Memory of
Henry C. Cousineau EOI U.S.N.R.
Killed In Action
Jan. 4, 1968 Tam Ky Danang South Vietnam
Veteran of World War II
Volunteer for Duty in Vietnam
This Tablet Erected by Family and
Townspeople of Swansea, Mass. . . . — — Map (db m160353) HM WM
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 m235790) 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 m56215) HM
On Gardners Neck Road south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Operations Desert Shield - Desert Storm
August 2, 1990 – April 11, 1991
In Honor of the Swansea Men and Women
Deployed to Serve in the Persian Gulf War
SP4 L. Rudy Arruda, Jr. · ABH3 David W. Archer · LCPL Todd C. Baptista · PFC Eric . . . — — Map (db m160351) WM
On Old Providence Road at Barneyville Road, on the right when traveling east on Old Providence Road.
Here were built about 200 ships from small sloops to vessels of 1060 tons which sailed from the Atlantic coast to the China seas.
Dedicated to their memory by
Algernon H Bell •
Carolyn Bell Fenley •
Constance Bell Falconer — — Map (db m56214) HM
On Gardners Neck Road south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
1917 Roll of Honor The World War 1918
This Tablet Is Erected
By the Town of Swansea
In Honor of its Citizens
Who Served Their Country in the World War — — Map (db m160358) WM
On Gardners Neck Road south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the
Vietnam Veterans
by
Swansea's Veterans Council
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Citizens
November 11,1983 — — Map (db m160355) WM
On Gardners Neck Road south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
( names on the granite benches )
Frank Joseph Sawejko USN · Colonel Antone S. Agular, Jr. · Horace A. “Hap” Pelletier USN · Capt. John A. Burke, Jr. USN — — Map (db m160348) WM
On Church Green east of Summer Street, on the left when traveling west.
Desert Shield
May this Memorial be a sign of our love and respect for our Men and Women in the Armed Forces who fought and those who who died in the Gulf War 1991
Desert Storm
( back )
Rededicated
Sunday this 1st
Day of . . . — — Map (db m209894) WM
Near this elm tree stood the first school house build 1637
Tree Planted and tablet place by the Lydia Cobb Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Tercentenary of Taunton 1639-1939 — — Map (db m55658) HM
On Church Green east of Summer Street, on the left when traveling east.
In Memory of
George Washington
1732 – 1799
This Tree is Planted by
Lydia Cobb Chapter D.A.R. and
Old Colony Historical Society
In the Bicentennial Year of his Birth
1932 — — Map (db m209885) HM
On Church Green at Summer Street, on the right when traveling west on Church Green.
Liberty and Union Plaza
Dedicated To
Medal of Honor
Recipient
United States Navy Hospital Corpsman
Richard David DeWert
Taunton, Massachusetts
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the . . . — — Map (db m209900) WM
On Court Street near Taunton Green, on the right when traveling east.
This tablet is erected by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to mark the spot where, on the 25 October 1786, General David Cobb, in command of four hundred militia-men and volunteers defeated a body of insurgents in Shays’ Rebellion in their . . . — — Map (db m210025) HM
On Cohannet Street at Taunton Green, on the left when traveling south on Cohannet Street.
Dedication of the Flagpole
on Taunton Green to
Dr. Jordan D. Fiore
on the occasion of the
350th Anniversary
of the
City of Taunton
In recognition of his outstanding
contribution to his community
through a career as an educator . . . — — Map (db m210031) HM
On Dean Street at Church Green, on the right when traveling west on Dean Street.
Presented to
The City of Taunton
In Commemoration of Those Men who
Served for the Liberty and Union
Of This Country
October 1978
Taunton Colonial Militiamen — — Map (db m209888) WM
On Court Street at Taunton Green, on the left when traveling east on Court Street.
Korean Veterans War Memorial
Medal of Honor
H.C. Richard David DeWert
Killed in Action 5 April ‘51
In 1985 the above insert was taken
from the hill where DeWert was
killed in Mapyeong, Korea
SFC Laurent R. Blain USA · Cpl Anthony . . . — — Map (db m210021) WM
On Taunton Green (U.S. 44) north of Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
[Front]
Erected in
honor of the
soldiers and sailors
of Taunton
who fought to save
the Union 1861 — 1865
Presented to the
City of Taunton
by Cyrus H. Lothrop
MDCCCCII
[On the south side is a bas relief anchor with . . . — — Map (db m198154) WM
On Taunton Green at Post Office Square, on the right when traveling south on Taunton Green.
This Monument Commemorates
The Volunteer Services of
The Men from the
City of Taunton
Who on land and sea defended
the nation’s honor in the war
with Spain, the Insurrection in
the Philippines and the Chinese
Relief Expedition – . . . — — Map (db m210033) WM
On Church Green east of Summer Street, on the left when traveling west.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial William C. Murphy 2 Lt. U.S.A. Oct. 5, 1965
Paul R. Lee PFC. U.S.A. Jan. 29, 1966
John J. Raymond SSg. U.S.A. Feb. 16, 1967
James E. Henry Sgt. U.S.M.C. Mar. 26, 1967
David A. Francis PFC. U.S.M.C. Aug. 21, 1967 . . . — — Map (db m209896) WM
On Cohannet Street at Taunton Green, on the left when traveling east on Cohannet Street.
V.F.W.
Erected
In Memory of All
Deceased Comrades
by the David F. Adams Post
No. 611
Veterans of Foreign Wars
of the U.S.A.
and their friends
July 5, 1937 — — Map (db m210035) WM
On Cohannet Street at Taunton Green, on the left when traveling south on Cohannet Street.
Walter T. Soper Memorial Fountain
A Gift to the People of Taunton
in memory of
Walter Tufts Soper
1867 — 1931
A distinguished citizen who desired to share his artistic appreciation with his fellow man
Joseph C. Chamberlain – Mayor . . . — — Map (db m210030) HM
On Main Road, 0.5 miles south of Allen Way, on the right when traveling south.
The saga of the Macomber Turnip began on Main Road. Aiden and Elihu Macomber returned to Westport from the Philadelphia Exposition of 1876 with a prize in their pockets: exposition turnip seed. Planted in these fertile fields, the crop developed . . . — — Map (db m23178) HM
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