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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Worcester County, Massachusetts

 
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Adjacent to Worcester County, Massachusetts
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201 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southbridge — Felix Gatineau
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 131) at South Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
Felix Gatineau Born In Canada, November 12, 1857 Settled In Southbridge In 1877 Died December 31, 1927 While ever retaining his affection for the land of his birth, he achieved the highest type of citizenship in his adopted country. . . . Map (db m197770) HM
202 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southbridge — From Rail to TrailThe Grand Trunk and Southern New England
Near Grand Trunk Trail.
Huge piles of fill, deep rock cuts, and towering abutments are all that remains of the never-completed Southern New England Railroad (SNE). The line was owned by Grand Trunk Railroad (GTR). a Canadian company, and stretched from Palmer, . . . Map (db m105864) HM
203 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southbridge — George Washington Memorial
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 131) at Foster Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
General George Washington – Memorial – 1732   Southbridge   1932 ( back ) Erected on the 157th anniversary US Postal Service – July 26, 1932Map (db m195512) HM
204 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southbridge — Servant Square
On Eastford Road (Route 198) at Elm Street, on the left when traveling south on Eastford Road.
Dedicated August 15, 2010, in memory of the seven Servant brothers who faithfully and honorably served their Country during WWII. Town of Southbridge-Southbridge Veterans Council Albert L. USA · Clovis E. USA · Gerard A. USA Leon A. USA · . . . Map (db m122610) WM
205 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southbridge — Southbridge 1898-1902 Veterans Monument
On Hook Street at Hamilton Street, on the left when traveling east on Hook Street.
1898     1902 Citizens of Southbridge, Mass. who served in the War with Spain, the Philipine Insurrection and the China Relief Expedition Army in Cuba and Porto Rico 6th Massachusetts Infantry Volunteers ( 76 names ) ★ . . . Map (db m195509) WM
206 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southbridge — Southbridge Civil War Memorial
On Elm Street, on the left when traveling south.
. . . Map (db m122587) WM
207 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southbridge — Southbridge Honor Rolls
On Route 131, on the left when traveling west.
Southbridge Honor Rolls (Names not transcribed)Map (db m123853) WM
208 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southbridge — Southbridge Veterans Monument
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 131) at Walnut Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
World War II 1941 – 1946 Dedicated to those who gave their lives and to the Men and Women who served our country in time of need as an everlasting Bicentennial Memorial from the Citizens of Southbridge — May 30, 1976 Killed In Action Lucien A. . . . Map (db m195544) WM
209 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southbridge — Southbridge Vietnam Veterans Monument
On Mechanic Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Mechanic Street.
To the Memory of Those who Served in Vietnam 1967 — 1972Map (db m195545) WM
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210 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southbridge — Southbridge World War I Memorial
On Elm Street (County Route 198) south of Main Street in Warsaw, on the right when traveling south.
They gave their today for our tomorrow Names of those who made the Supreme Sacrifice Frank Beers Adelard Bibeau Leo Bibeau Stanislas Boisvert Thomas H. Brogan William Broughton Henry C. Cunha Samuel Desmaris Parmelius Donais . . . Map (db m122667) WM
211 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southbridge — The Gold Star Mother
On Mechanic Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Mechanic Street.
Perpetuating the Noble Principles For which Their Sons Fought and DiedMap (db m195546) WM
212 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Southbridge — William T. Kershaw
On Main Street at Hamilton Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
. . . Map (db m195508) WM
213 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Spencer — Bemis Memorial Park
On W Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Massachusetts Route 49, on the left when traveling east on W Main Street.
October 29, 1901 Dedicated to the memory of Samuel Bemis the first settler of Spencer and Captain Edmond Bemis who fought in the French and Indian WarMap (db m198335) HM
214 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Spencer — Capt. Edmond Bemis
On W Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Massachusetts Route 49, on the left when traveling east on W Main Street.
This Memorial is in Honor of Capt. Edmond Bemis, Son of Samuel Bemis, founder of Spencer. He settled near this place in 1750, served in the French and Indian Wars, was a Lieutenant at the reduction of Louisburg in 1745, and Captain . . . Map (db m198333) HM WM
215 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Spencer — Denny Hall
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Main Street Terrace, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
1856 – 1888 The first high school in Spencer, named for Charles Edwin Denny who gave two thousand dollars toward the construction of this school. The cupola on the roof of this building was removed in later years. Now a private . . . Map (db m198406) HM
216 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Spencer — Donald B. Mandeville Sr.
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Grove Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
In Memory of Donald B. Mandeville Sr. U.S. Navy 1959 — 1968 1st Vietnam era Commander Post #138 1974 — 1975Map (db m198341) HM WM
217 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Spencer — First Congregational Church
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Main Street Terrace, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Built in 1740 as a meeting house. Destroyed by fire January 1862 Rebuilt in April 1863 to accommodate 600 worshipers.Map (db m198407) HM
218 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Spencer — MA-14 — 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 m17927) HM
219 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Spencer — George Washington
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Pleasant Street (Massachusetts Route 31), on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
George Washington Passed through Spencer to take command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, 1775. While President of the United States he spent the night of Oct. 22, 1789, at Jenks Tavern located on this site This marker . . . Map (db m198338) HM
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220 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Spencer — George Washington Memorial Highway
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Main Street Terrace, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
This Tablet Marks the George Washington Memorial Highway at Spencer 1732 — 1932Map (db m198408) HM
221 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Spencer — Inventors
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at School Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
. . . Map (db m198337) HM
222 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Spencer — Prouty Park
Near Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Main Street Terrace, on the left when traveling north.
The Isaac Lothrop Prouty Park Presented to the Town of Spencer 1905Map (db m198404) HM
223 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Spencer — Samuel Bemis
On W Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Massachusetts Route 49, on the left when traveling east on W Main Street.
In Honor of Samuel Bemis The second settler of Spencer grandson of Joseph Bemis who came from England and settled at Watertown in 1640. In 1721 near this monument he built a log cabin and later the first framed house in town. He was a man of . . . Map (db m198334) HM
224 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Spencer — Soldier’s Monument
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Main Street Terrace, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Soldier's Monument Dedicated on Patriot's Day, 1911 the statue symbolizes the Republic resting on the shield of the United States. On the front of the memorial is a bronze relief depicting the Union soldiers of the "Picket Guard" while . . . Map (db m198342) HM
225 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Spencer — Spencer 9/11 Memorial
Near Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Main Street Terrace, on the left when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m198347) HM
226 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Spencer — Spencer Civil War Monument
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Main Street Terrace, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
1861 — 1865 Dedicated by the Town of Spencer To its soldiers and sailors April 19, 1911 Gift of Erastus Jones. ( 319 names are listed )Map (db m198344) WM
227 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Spencer — The Massasoit Hotel
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Pleasant Street (Massachusetts Route 31), on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Built on the site of Jenk’s Tavern in 1873, it was destroyed by fire in 1982. The tavern, where President George Washington stayed overnight in 1789, had burned down in 1870Map (db m198340) HM
228 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Spencer — Vietnam Memorial
Near Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Main Street Terrace, on the left when traveling north.
Vietnam Memorial Capt. Paul D. Berthiaume   12-23-65 Sp4 Kenneth R. Benjamin   12-8-67 PFC David A. Blough   12-29-67 Donated by Fred H. Wozniak FamilyMap (db m198405) WM
229 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sterling — "Mary Had a Little Lamb"
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 62), on the left when traveling east.
Statue front: Born in Sterling, Mass. Mary Elizabeth Sawyer 1806-1889 and her little lamb Long side of the base: “Mary had a little lamb, Its fleece was white as snow, And everywhere that Mary went, The lamb was sure . . . Map (db m48420) HM
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230 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sterling — 59 — Lafayette’s TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 12/62) at Park Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Lafayette’s tour on Sept. 3, 1824, General Lafayette was welcomed at the entrance of the village where he was addressed by Isaac Goodwin of Sterling.Map (db m211720) HM
231 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sterling — Mary Sawyer’s Birthplace
On Maple Street, on the left when traveling east.
. . . Map (db m31353) HM
232 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — "Witness Tree"
On Charlton Street north of Main Street (Massachusetts Route 131), on the right when traveling north.
On this site stood a 55" diameter sugar maple tree, its age calculated to have been growing and a "witness" of the town's incorporation on June 24, 1738 and subsequent history until removed in March of 2006. . . . Map (db m118858) HM
233 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — The Fire Pit
The fire pit was a familiar sight in the farmyard. When large kettles needed to be hung over a fire, the kitchen fireplace might not be big enough, but the outside fire pit was ideal. During spring, summer and fall, the fire pit provided hot . . . Map (db m118916) HM
234 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — 1771 Publick House Historic Inn & Country Lodge
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 131) at Maple Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Home of US Army First Service Command Tactical School 1942 - 1943Map (db m118873) HM WM
235 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — 1st Lt. Joshua L. Booth USMC
On Holland Road, on the left when traveling south.
“Freedom is not Free” This Bridge Dedicated to 1st Lt. Joshua L. Booth USMC Who was killed in Iraq on October 17th, 2006 Who as a child enjoyed fishing the Quinebaug River from this bridge Who is honored by a grateful . . . Map (db m124618) WM
236 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — An Open Landscape
On Old Sturbridge Village Road.
By the early 1800s, family farms covered southern New England, and most of the land had been cleared of trees. For generations farmers had been cutting down trees, draining swamps, hauling rocks out of their fields, and building fences to . . . Map (db m121538) HM
237 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — Brooks Pottery Kiln
On Old Sturbridge Village Road.
This strange-shaped brick structure is a kiln for baking – or firing – the redwood pottery made in the shop across the road. The kiln functions much like an oven. The open center is where the potter stacks his pots, jars, jugs, and . . . Map (db m121530) HM
238 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — Civil War Soldier's Monument
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 131) east of Haynes Street/Maple Street, on the left when traveling east.
[Honor Roll] A. M. Bullard • J. B. Blodget • J. Brigham J. B. Cooper • J. A. Johnson • C. C McMaster I. G. Plimpton • R. Sharruck • C. M. Whittemore P. Gavin • W. J. Allen • C. H. Brown • W. Carter T. O'Hare • H. Smith • W. J. Stone . . . Map (db m118866) WM
239 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — Commerce on the Common
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 131) at Publick House Road, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
The Publick House, founded by civic leader Ebenezer Crafts in 1771, and the adjacent retail building are survivors of the time when the Common was the commercial center of Sturbridge. The inn served as a stage stop on the Worcester-Stafford . . . Map (db m118864) HM
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240 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — Controlling Livestock: The Town Pound
On Old Sturbridge Village Road.
Livestock were everywhere in farming communities. Although the law required that they be fenced in, they often got loose. Stray animals were brought to town pounds like this large stone structure, where they were impounded and cared for until . . . Map (db m121525) HM
241 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — Farming as a Way of Life
On Old Sturbridge Village Road.
Farming was central to life in rural New England. Two out of three households were headed by farmers, and the seasonal rhythms of farm work shaped the calendar. Most families owned some land, but many rented other people’s land. From plowing . . . Map (db m121514) HM
242 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — Fitch House Yard
The ornamental front yard became more common in Village households in the 1830s. This one includes a circular garden, decorative plantings, and a small area of grassy lawn. The back part of the yard is for work and storage. It includes a . . . Map (db m118915) HM
243 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — Freeman Farm
This is the homelot of the Pliny Freeman Farm, with dwelling house, barn, and other outbuildings, kitchen garden, and farm fields. The Freeman family's house was moved here from its original location just a few miles away. A typical farm . . . Map (db m118938) HM
244 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — Getting Water
A well sweep is one of the simplest ways to raise water from a well. A well sweep is like a big seesaw, with one end heavier than the other. A bucket is tied to the lighter end. When you lower the bucket into the well, the heavy end rises. . . . Map (db m119686) HM
245 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — Lt. Charles J. Collins USAACof Baraboo, WI — In Memory Of —
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 131) at Maple Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
who died from injuries parachuting from a P-47 which crashed in Sturbridge on Sept. 1, 1943. His body was recovered 4 miles south of this location Dedicated Memorial Day May 29, 1995Map (db m118885) HM WM
246 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — Millstones
These millstones, made of New England granite, were used to grind grain into meal (a fine powder) for baking and cooking. Millstones in a gristmill work in pairs, like scissor blades, with the grooved surfaces facing each . . . Map (db m118890) HM
247 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — Millstones
These millstones, made of New England granite, were used to grind grain into meal (a fine powder) for baking and cooking. Millstones in a gristmill work in pairs, like scissor blades, with the grooved surfaces facing each . . . Map (db m118929) HM
248 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — Revere Bell
On Maple Street north of Main Street (Massachusetts Route 131), on the right when traveling north.
Erected 1833 in Sturbridge Federated Church Cracked by fire 1908 Recast 1909 through the generosity of Alvin B. Chamberlain Dedicated 1976Map (db m118869) HM
249 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — Sturbridge Honor Roll War Memorial
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 131) at Maple Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
[Honor Rolls of Veterans] War of Independence 1775 - 1783 World War II 1940 - 1946 Korean Conflict 1950 - 1955 Vietnam Conflict 1961 - 1975 Iraq - Afghanistan Conflict This temporary plaque is in honor of those troops who have . . . Map (db m118871) WM
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250 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — Tantiusques1630 – 1930
On Mashapaug Road (Massachusetts Route 15) at Leadmine Road, on the right when traveling south on Mashapaug Road.
The graphite or blacklead deposit near by was valued by the Indians for face paint, and by the white men for pencils and other uses. John Winthrop, Jr., was "granted the hill at Tantousq" in 1644, and began to exploit the mine in 1658.Map (db m48043) HM
251 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — The Architectural Style of the Salem Towne House
This house was built in 1796 in Charlton, Massachusetts for prosperous farmer and merchant Salem Towne and his family. Its architecture is a rural interpretation of the "Adam" or "Federal" style. Between the 1780s and the 1820s, the first . . . Map (db m118914) HM
252 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — The Center School
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 131) at Haynes Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Built in 1852 on the site of the town's original Meeting House, the Center School helped Sturbridge consolidate its outlying one-room district schools. It continued as a site for elementary education until the 1950s, when the present Burgess . . . Map (db m118883) HM
253 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — The Graveyard
On Old Sturbridge Village Road.
This re-created graveyard reminds us that death is an inevitable part of life. In early New England, most people were buried in graveyards near the meetinghouse, although some were put to rest in family or neighborhood plots. Some graves were . . . Map (db m121519) HM
254 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — The Old Burial Ground1740 - 1894
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 131) east of Haynes Street/Maple Street, on the right when traveling east.
Stone wall built in 1794 by Revolutionary War Veterans ————————— Gates a 1920 gift of Mrs. Joseph Fiske, granddaughter-in-law of Josiah Fiske. Gates restored in 2001 by the Town . . . Map (db m118865) HM
255 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — The Smokehouse
Near Old Sturbridge Village Road.
Farm families usually butchered during the late fall when cool weather kept the meat fresh during processing. In an average butchering season, a farm family produced enough pork, beef, and mutton to last the year. Before refrigerators and . . . Map (db m118934) HM
256 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — The Sturbridge Common
On Morse Street north of Main Street (Massachusetts Route 131), on the right when traveling north.
Public land since the town's founding and first formally surveyed in 1762, the Common has served many purposes. Militia mustered here and marched to join the New England army outside Boston in April, 1775. Cattle pens once crowded the open field . . . Map (db m118863) HM
257 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — The Town Hall
On Maple Street north of Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
When Congregationalism was no longer the official religion of Massachusetts and the church could no longer also serve as the "town house", Sturbridge built its first secular Town Hall in 1838. Twenty years later, the town permitted the Worcester . . . Map (db m209736) HM
258 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — Today we see a different view.
On Old Sturbridge Village Road.
Today the New England landscape is covered with forest. You can see this from any high point, or the window of an airplane. It is hard to imagine that the trees you see from this hill were not here 150 years ago. Then 50 to 80 percent of the . . . Map (db m121544) HM
259 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — War Memorial
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 131) at Haynes Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
To keep forever living the freedom for which they died we dedicate this symbol of our dead in World War II Medal of Honor Plt. Sgt. Joseph R. Julian Killed in Action Cpl. Rosaire M. Julian M.O.M.M.1/c Lincoln G. Plimpton . . . Map (db m118884) WM
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260 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — Welcome to the Pasture Walk
Daily work often took people away from the farmyard to pastures and woodlots. • In spring, summer, and fall farmers and their children drove animals to and from pasture. • In warmer months farmers made and mended fences and cleared brush . . . Map (db m118935) HM
261 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sturbridge — Where is the Farm?
The Salem Towne House Built in 1796 in Charlton, Massachusetts Like most of their neighbors, the Towne family farmed. As you can see from their house, they were more prosperous than most. While a typical family farm in 1830s New England . . . Map (db m118918) HM
262 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Upton — Site of District 3 Schoolhouse
On Tyler St. on Tyler St..
Site of District 3 Schoolhouse 1850Map (db m131517) HM
263 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Uxbridge — B-24 Liberator Crash Site
Near Chamberlain Road south of Willow Lane, on the left when traveling south.
This Spot is Sacred to The Memory of 2nd Lt. Arnold Moholt 2nd Lt. John T. Goodwin SSgt. Thomas L. Cater Sgt. Merle V. Massar Sgt. Anthony j. pitzulo They Died When Their US Army Airplane Crashed Here May 18, 1944 They Gave Their . . . Map (db m191298) WM
264 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Uxbridge — Edward Sullivan Square
On N Main Street at Hartford Avenue E, on the right when traveling north on N Main Street.
Private Sullivan U.S. Marine Corps, U.S.S. Marblehead For heroism and gallantry under enemy fire Received Congressional Medal of Honor Cutting cables Cienfuegos Cuba May 11, 1898Map (db m191716) WM
265 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Uxbridge — Garside Square
On Mendon Street (Massachusetts Route 16) at Henry Street, on the right when traveling east on Mendon Street.
Garside Square in Memory of Corp. Andrew W. Garside Co.H, 15th Mass. Infantry Captured at the Battle of The Wilderness, VA May 6, 1864 Died Nov. 15, 1864, Millen, GA A prisoner of war he could do no more for his country. Dedicated . . . Map (db m195654) WM
266 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Uxbridge — Simeon Wheelock House
On N Main Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling north on N Main Street.
This house was built in 1768 by Simeon Wheelock 1st Lieut., in the Revolutionary War and Deborah his wife Presented to the Deborah Wheelock Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution In 1910 by Mr. & Mrs. William E. Hayward. . . . Map (db m191715) HM
267 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Uxbridge — Soldiers of the American Revolution
On Mendon Street at Depot Street, on the left when traveling south on Mendon Street.
James Albee · Salathiel Albee · Samuel Adams · Saint Adam · Abel Aldrich · Amariah Aldrich · Amasa Aldrich · Benjamin Aldrich · Ezekiel Aldrich · Peter Aldrich · John Alguer · Samuel Amedon · Alford Arnold · David Bacon · Elijah Bacon · Jonathan · . . . Map (db m191673) WM
268 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Uxbridge — The Oldest House in Uxbridge
On Mendon Street (Massachusetts Route 16) 0.8 miles east of North Main Street/South Main Street (Massachusetts Route 122), on the left when traveling east.
Built by Cornet John Farnum. Here the first town meeting was held, July 25, 1727.Map (db m145054) HM
269 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Uxbridge — Uxbridge Civil War Monument
On N Main Street at Court Street, on the left when traveling north on N Main Street.
In Memory of the Soldiers of Uxbridge Who served in the War for the Union 1861 — 1865 ( south face ) G.W. Aldrich · J. Andy · W.O.F. Aldrich · E.C.Arnold · J.A. Aldrich · S. Anthony · H. Anson · Lieut. M.A. Aldrich · J.M. Bacon · . . . Map (db m191669) WM
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270 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Uxbridge — Uxbridge Korea Vietnam Monument
On N Main Street at Court Street, on the left when traveling north on N Main Street.
. . . Map (db m191614) HM
271 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Uxbridge — Uxbridge Veterans Monument
On N Main Street at Court Street, on the left when traveling north on N Main Street.
Dedicated Memorial Day 2009 By The Grateful Citizens of Uxbridge To Those Who Honorably Served Their Country During Time of conflict Lebanon · Grenada · Panama · Gulf War · Somalia · Bosnia · Afghanistan · Iraq Seely, . . . Map (db m191670) WM
272 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Uxbridge — Uxbridge World War I Memorial
On N Main Street at Court Street, on the left when traveling north on N Main Street.
In Memoriam Charles F. Bain · Herbert E. Blair · Ralph Coppola · John J. Creighton · Edward Horton · Edward F. Maroney · William P. Monahan · Carl Mulrain · Charles A. Rice · Theodorea A. Southwick · Harold B. Taft · William J. Wall . . . Map (db m191613) WM
273 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Uxbridge — Walter F. Wesgan Square
On Granite Street at Oak Street, on the right when traveling north on Granite Street.
Sgt. Walter F. Wesgan 32nd Field Artillery — 1st Div. First Uxbridge Polish—American Killed in World War II Died in the Battle of Kasserine Pass North Africa March 21, 1943 Erected by Walter F. Wesgan Veterans Post . . . Map (db m191718) WM
274 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Warren — Boston Post Road
On Boston Post Road (Massachusetts Route 67) at Washington Street, on the left when traveling south on Boston Post Road.
This section of the old Boston Post Road – Washington Street to Southbridge Road – was probably named for General George Washington who traveled this way en route to Boston to take command of the American troops in 1775. He had paused at . . . Map (db m18559) HM
275 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Warren — MA-12 — Gen. Henry Knox Trail
On Boston Post Road (Massachusetts Route 67) at Washington Street, on the left when traveling south on Boston Post Road.
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 m17923) HM
276 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Warren — Warren Civil War Memorial
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 67) at Maple Street (Massachusetts Route 19), on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
Erected by the town of Warren to the memory of her soldiers and sailors who served in the War of the Rebellion. 1861—1865Map (db m149206) WM
277 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Webster — Chaubunagungamaug1630 - 1930
On Thompson Road at Lake Street, on the right when traveling south on Thompson Road.
Site of Praying Indian town established by John Eliot and Daniel Gookin in 1674 and known as Chaubunagungamaug.Map (db m48783) HM
278 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Webster — East Village Textile Mill
On Route 16 near Route 12.
On this site in 1812 Samuel Slater, the Father of the American Industrial Revolution, Founded the East Village Textile Mill. In 1936 the Rockefeller Family bought the property and for 75 years operated Cranston Print Works which was an employer . . . Map (db m122918) HM
279 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Webster — Samuel Slater
On Route 16 near Route 12.
To the memory of Samuel Slater Founder of America’s Cotton Industry And the Town of Webster Born at Belper Derbyshire 9 June 1768 Died at Webster Massachusetts 21 April 1835 This monument is dedicated By Ray and H. Nelson Slater his Great . . . Map (db m122917) HM
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280 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Webster — Slater Cotton Mill
On Route 16 near Route 12.
Site of original Slater Cotton Mill Established circa 1812 by Samuel S. Slater Dedicated to the memory of Samuel S. Slater by Cranston Print Works Company September 1977Map (db m122920) HM
281 Massachusetts, Worcester County, West Boylston — 84 — Lafayette’s TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Worcester Street (Massachusetts Route 140) at Church Street, on the right on Worcester Street.
On Sept. 3, 1824, General Lafayette was received in West Boylston where a company of cavalry joined the Frenchman’s escort.Map (db m205540) HM
282 Massachusetts, Worcester County, West Brookfield — Birthplace of Lucy Stone
On West Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Coys Hill Road, on the right when traveling south on West Main Street.
1818-1893 “Labor unceasingly until every woman will possess equal and full justice in all things.” An early advocate and leader in the long struggle for Equal Rights, Lucy Stone was born in a farmhouse 0.3 mile from this point on . . . Map (db m107668) HM
283 Massachusetts, Worcester County, West Brookfield — Birthplace of Lucy Stone
On Coys Hill Road, 0.2 miles west of Massachusetts Route 9, on the right when traveling west.
Lucy Stone’s determined vision for girls’ and women’s equality was incubated in her home at this site. A young girl who resented her mother’s life of drudgery and no respect, Lucy helped with the housework and resolved to change the way women . . . Map (db m107669) HM
284 Massachusetts, Worcester County, West Brookfield — Boston Post Road68 Miles from Boston
On E Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at School Street, on the right when traveling west on E Main Street.
This road is the first mail route in North America, established in 1673 by King Charles II of England. In 1767, while Benjamin Franklin was Postmaster General, mileage was marked out with stone markers from Boston to New York City.Map (db m18561) HM
285 Massachusetts, Worcester County, West Brookfield — Fort Gilbert1630 - 1930
On Massachusetts Route 67 at Winter Street, on the right when traveling north on State Route 67.
Here stood Fort Gilbert, built about 1688 to protect the second settlement of Brookfield from Indian raids.Map (db m48782) HM
286 Massachusetts, Worcester County, West Brookfield — Rice Memorial Fountain
On E Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at School Road, on the right when traveling west on E Main Street.
. . . Map (db m198793) HM
287 Massachusetts, Worcester County, West Brookfield — West Brookfield Civil, Spanish and World War Memorial
On E Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at N Main Street (Massachusetts Route 67), on the right when traveling west on E Main Street.
This Memorial Is Erected in 1921, by the Town of’ West Brookfield In Honor of the Civil, Spanish and World War Veterans 1917   The World War   1919 Hugh A. Allen · John H. Anderson · George H. Anderson · Arthur H. Brigham · Ralph S. . . . Map (db m198957) WM
288 Massachusetts, Worcester County, West Brookfield — West Brookfield Veterans Memorial
On E Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at N Main Street (Massachusetts Route 67), on the right when traveling west on E Main Street.
In Honor of the Men and Women of West Brookfield Who Served Their Country Killed in Action John E. Adams Jr. · Francis E. Coney · Robert A. Frew · Kevin M. Mcgovern · Arvid O. Silverberg Jr.Map (db m199209) WM
289 Massachusetts, Worcester County, West Brookfield — West Brookfield Veterans Monument
On E Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at N Main Street (Massachusetts Route 67), on the right when traveling west on E Main Street.
In Honor of the Men and Women of West Brookfield who Served Their Country and in Special Memory of Those Who Gave Their Lives ( bronze plaques ) World War II John E. Adams★ · Everett S. Allen · George A. Allen · George G. Allen · . . . Map (db m199207) WM
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290 Massachusetts, Worcester County, West Warren — West Warren, MA.Became Precinct B, July 10, 1890
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 67) at South Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
This viewing area, until 1897, was the location of the South Street Grade Crossing and was referred to as the "West Warren Common." The Triple Arch Stone Bridge was used to cross the railroad tracks and the Quaboag River. The tracks were . . . Map (db m245629) HM
291 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Westborough — The Old Connecticut Path1630 - 1930
On Ruggles Street.
An Indian trail before 1630 left the road here to go over Fay Mountain.Map (db m48793) HM
292 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Whitinsville — Blackstone Canal1828 - 1848
On Church Street Extension, 0.5 miles east of Providence Road (Massachusetts Route 122), on the right when traveling east.
Northbridge, MA Canal Route & Lock Location This property has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m117520) HM
293 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Whitinsville — Civil War Memorial1861 • 1865
On Linwood Avenue at Church Street, on the left when traveling east on Linwood Avenue.
To the men of Northbridge who gave their lives for their country Andrew Addison • Henry W Ainsworth • James Allen Arthur J Andrus • Alfred A Batcheller Elbridge Bodwell • Dexter Brown • Edwin R Brown Joseph E Brown • Jeremiah H . . . Map (db m117472) WM
294 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Whitinsville — Corporal John M. Dawson
On Main Street at Purgatory Road, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Corporal John M. Dawson, lifelong resident of Whitinsville, was killed in action while on a patrol in Jalalabad, Afghanistan on April 8, 2015. He served as a combat medic assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry . . . Map (db m117449) WM
295 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Whitinsville — David P. CaseyMedal of Honor
On Linwood Avenue east of Church Street, on the left when traveling east.
Pvt USA Co C 25th Mass Vols For heroism and gallantry under enemy fire Saved the Flag Cold Harbor, Va., June 3, 1864Map (db m117471) WM
296 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Whitinsville — Plummer's Landing
On Church Street Extension, 0.5 miles east of Providence Road (Massachusetts Route 122), on the left when traveling east.
In 1836 Israel Plummer built a store beside a boat basin and dock here—the mid-point of the canal journey between Worcester, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island. Retail products sold at Plummer's store included stove parts, tools and . . . Map (db m117521) HM
297 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Whitinsville — The Northbridge Contingent in the Nations Wars - 1939-1955
On Linwood Avenue at Hill Street/Douglas Road, on the right when traveling east on Linwood Avenue.
World War II [Honored Dead] Oliver Ashton • Frank Berkowicz • Francis Bonoyer Floyd Convent • Francis Deveau • Alvin Dillaber Harvey Duquette • William Girard • Edward H Haringa Philip Hathaway • Douglas Henderson • Bouwe . . . Map (db m117474) WM
298 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Whitinsville — Thomas J. Melia, Jr.
On Linwood Avenue, 0.2 miles east of Cross Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Mumford Riverwalk is dedicated to Thomas J. Melia, Jr. 1926-1998 who dedicated his life to us in war and in peace: as a U.S. Marine and as an Officer and Chief of our police department. His life was an inspiration to us . . . Map (db m117450) WM
299 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Whitinsville — Veterans Memorial
On Linwood Avenue at Church Street, on the left when traveling east on Linwood Avenue.
Dedicated to all who have served, are serving and will serve in the Armed Forces of the United States of AmericaMap (db m117473) WM
300 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Whitinsville — Vietnam War Memorial1961 - 1975
On Linwood Avenue at Church Street, on the right when traveling east on Linwood Avenue.
Dedicated to the men and women from the town of Northbridge who served during the Vietnam War "Ours was an honorable cause" In memory of Joseph E. Fitzgerald SSgt. United States Army November 25, 1948 - May 31, 1967 LLRP, 3rd . . . Map (db m117481) WM

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