Historical Markers and War Memorials in Saugus, Massachusetts
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Saugus is in Essex County
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On Appleton Street, 0.2 miles west of Central Street, on the right when traveling west.
In 1687 Major Appleton of Ipswich made a speech on this rock denouncing the tyranny of the Royal Governor, Sir Edmund Andros. A watch was stationed on the hill to give warning of any approach of the Crown Officers. — — Map (db m48112) HM
A ringing anvil and glowing forge were signals that the blacksmith was working. The skill, stamina, and strength of the blacksmith played an important role in constructing machinery and maintaining the ironworkers' equipment. Using simple tools and . . . — — Map (db m86452) HM
On Central Street, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
"The Company of Undertakers for the Iron Works," consisting of English gentlemen and colonists, erected a furnace on this site in 1643. Joseph Jenks, their employe, built a forge here in 1647, invented the modern type of scythe, and built Boston's . . . — — Map (db m48222) HM
Ore, charcoal and rock called gabbro for flux were hauled to this site, and a drying fire was started in the furnace. Within a day or two the water wheels and bellows were set in motion, and the “blast”, once begun, would burn . . . — — Map (db m86192) HM
The discovery of a navigable river at a site which also offered timber and flowing water for power was cause for company investors and site planners to celebrate. Improved roads to this remote area did not exist in the 1600s. Transportation to the . . . — — Map (db m86451) HM
On Central Street at Hamilton Street, in the median on Central Street.
This monument was presented to the
Town of Saugus by
Henry E. Hone,
as a memorial to the patriotism of her sons
who went forth to battle on land and sea
from 1861-1865 for the
Preservation of the Union.
By their loyalty and . . . — — Map (db m97342) WM
On Central Avenue at Hamilton Street, on the right when traveling east on Central Avenue.
Dedicated to the men and women of Saugus who served their country in the World War 1917-1918
There are 6 rows of names inscribed, 10 of them have stars, indicating they died in battle.
Authorized by town meeting March 1927 Replacing honor roll . . . — — Map (db m97337) WM
On Central Avenue at Hamilton Street, on the right on Central Avenue.
In honor and memory those from the town of Saugus, Mass. who gave their lives in the service of their country in the Vietnam Conflict Cpl. Michael A, DeProfio PFC Richard D. Devine, Jr. Sp/4 Stanley J. Egan PFC Richard D. Devine Jr. Memorial — — Map (db m97338) WM
A furnace at full blast kept founders preparing to receive up to a ton of molten liquid iron. Crucible contents were checked frequently and slag impurities that float on top of the heavier molten iron were removed. All preparations had to be . . . — — Map (db m86454) HM
At the forge, porous and brittle cast iron was changed into tough, strong, flexible wrought iron. To the sounds of four water wheels turning, the bellows flapping, and the ground-shaking thump of the power hammer, men toiled to make wrought-iron . . . — — Map (db m86349) HM
On Howard Street west of Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Erected in 1650 or 1651 by The Undertakers of the Iron Works in Lynn (Saugus) to house Scotch prisoners captured by Cromwell at the Battle of Dunbar and sold into seven years' service in New England as indentured servants. — — Map (db m50198) HM
