On Boston Road, on the right when traveling north.
This gazebo houses the second bell that hung above Westford Academy, the building
now known as the Roudenbush Community Center. The Trustees desired a larger bell,
so this was to replace the original. The first, cast by Paul Revere, is currently . . . — — Map (db m220721) HM
On Boston Road at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Boston Road.
A Tribute to
Colonel John Robinson
1738 - 1805
Westford Citizen and Patriot
In 1775 he distinguished himself by commanding the corps of soldiers who first opposed the menacing attempts of the British troops at Concord Bridge. April 19 1775 . . . — — Map (db m220728) HM
On Boston Road at Hildreth Street, on the right when traveling north on Boston Road.
This Memorial Battle Drum is dedicated to those Minutemen and Militia of Middlesex County who opposed the British Regulars on the historic site at the North Bridge in Concord Massachusetts April 19, 1775. Maj John Buttrick of Concord, Lt. Col. . . . — — Map (db m230365) WM
On Depot Street south of Beaver Dam Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Prince Henry, First Sinclair of Orkney, Born in Scotland, made a voyage of discovery to North America in 1398. After wintering in Nova Scotia, he sailed to Massachusetts and on an inland expedition in 1399 to Prospect Hill to view the surrounding . . . — — Map (db m230425) HM
On Hildreth Street, on the right when traveling south.
This marks the rear foundation of the
original Westford Academy, founded
1792, building completed in 1794, in
use through 1897, moved to 2 Boston
Road in 1907.
Landscape excavated June 3, 2017 by Elliot Coleman and
Troop 195. Eagle Scout . . . — — Map (db m220725) HM
On Depot Street south of Beaver Dam Road, on the right when traveling east.
Over the years thousands of people have come to Westford to view the Westford Knight" carving. As early as the 1870s historians wondered about the mysterious markings on this rock ledge, theorizing the carving was the work of a long-forgotten . . . — — Map (db m220726) HM
On Main Street at Boston Road, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Westford Center Historic District
Town of Westford, Massachusetts Historic Marker
Construction of Westford's first meetinghouse was begun on this site in 1724. The Reveren! Willard Hall
was called as the first minister in 1727. On . . . — — Map (db m220718) HM
Trophy from Morro Castle
at the entrance of
Santiago Harbor, Cuba
taken July 17, 1898.
Loaned as an object lesson
to the rising generation of
the valor of American soldiers
dedicated June 23, 1899. — — Map (db m220730) WM
On Main Street east of Wheeler Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Westford Center Historic District
Town of Westford, Massachusetts Historic Marker
Built in 1897, this was the second Westford Academy building, a private academy. The Town paid tuition for Westford students to also attend. In 1928, the . . . — — Map (db m220715) HM
On Boston Road south of Hildreth Street, on the left when traveling south.
Town of Westford, Massachusetts Historic Marker
Westford Academy was founded in 1792 and this
building was erected opposite the west end of
Westford Common in 1794. The original granite
step was placed in 1942 to mark the original . . . — — Map (db m220719) HM
On Boston Road south of Hildreth Street, on the left when traveling south.
Westford Center Historic District
Town of Westford, Massachusetts Historic Marker
Westford Academy was founded in 1792 and this building was erected opposite the west end of Westford Common
in 1794. The original granite step was placed . . . — — Map (db m220720) HM
On Hildreth Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Hildreth Street.
Westford Center Historic District
Town of Westford, Massachusetts Historic Marker
From 1794-1897, Westford Academy was
located here. It had a classroom on each
floor. The second Westford Academy
building, now the Roudenbush . . . — — Map (db m220724) HM
On Hildreth Street at Boston Road, in the median on Hildreth Street.
1861 - 1865
Tribute to Westford
Volunteers
"Who knew no glory but
their Country's good"
Presented by Edwin D. Metcalf of Auburn, N.Y. son of Lieut. William Metcalf — — Map (db m220727) WM
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated on September 11, 2013, this monument is a permanent
memorial to all 92 Massachusetts Heroes, including two of our
own, taken from us in the terrorist attacks on our nation that
fateful day. May it serve as a symbol of hope, freedom and . . . — — Map (db m220717) HM
On Main Street north of Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling north.
Westford Center Historic District
Town of Westford, Massachusetts Historic Marker
This Town House was erected in 1870. In 1880 the building was renovated and expanded under the direction of architect Charles T. Emerson of Lawrence, MA . . . — — Map (db m220716) HM
On Main Street at Boston Road, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Vietnam Vets When your country called, you came. When your country refused you honor, you remained silent with time. Our nation's wounds healed. We have finally come to appreciate your sacrifices. In honor of all those from Westford who served . . . — — Map (db m228262) WM
On Main Street at Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
The Town of Westford dedicates this memorial to the men and women who served their country from the Pioneers down through the World War.
Love of freedom linked the generations.
"Liberty and Union now and forever one and . . . — — Map (db m232786) WM
On Lincoln Street at Boston Road, on the left when traveling north on Lincoln Street.
"Forever honour'd, forever mourn'd" In honor of those who served their country in World War II 1941-1945 Arthur A. Abbood • Robert A. Abreu • Donald E. Anderson • Dora Antonelli • Donald E Barnes • Dennis Barretto • Francis B. Barretto • Alan W. . . . — — Map (db m231596) WM
