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1 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Barnstable — 1639 At This Rock Now In Fragments
On Main St (Massachusetts Route Rt 6A), on the right when traveling west.
1639 At This Rock Now In Fragments Tradition Reports That The Settlers of Barnstable Received The Sacrament For The First Time In Their New Abode And Held Their First Town Meeting This Tablet to Their Memorty Was Set Up In 1916Map (db m187512) HM
2 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Barnstable — Abraham Blish
On Main St (Local Route 6A) 0.1 miles east of Hyannis - Barnstable Rd, on the right when traveling east.
Original Settler with the Barnstable Colony in 1640. Selected Grand Juror, Hayward, Constable, and Highway Surveyor. Served with Militia of the Colony of New Plymouth. In 1658, he built and operated one of the First Grist Mills in . . . Map (db m140492) HM
3 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Barnstable — Capt. John Gorham House
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 6A) east of Ryder Lane, on the left when traveling east.
. . . Map (db m190893) HM WM
4 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Barnstable — Elder Thomas Dimmock
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 6A) west of Captain Murphys Way, on the right when traveling west.
This Boulder Is Erected as a Memorial to Elder Thomas Dimmock Who with Rev. Joseph Hull Received the Charter for the Land Now Occupied by the Town of Barnstable On This Knoll He Built a Fortification House in 1643 Barnstable . . . Map (db m190896) HM
5 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Barnstable — First Meeting House In Barnstable1646-1681
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 6A) east of Governors Way, on the right when traveling east.
Near this spot stood the First Meeting House in Barnstable 1646 – 1681Map (db m186305) HM
6 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Barnstable — Grave of Iyanough
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 6A) at Rue Michelle, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
North of here a Tablet marks the Grave of Iyanough Indian Sachem who Aided the Pilgrims in 1621. From him Hyannis and Wianno derived their names.Map (db m190890) HM
7 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Barnstable — James Otis Jr.
On Main St (Massachusetts Route 6A) 0.1 miles east of Railroad Ave, on the right when traveling east.
James Otis Jr. The Patriot West Barnstable 1725 — 1783 Advocate Orator Statesman President John Adams Said In Part Of Otis’s Famous Writs Of Assistance Speech In Boston February 1761 “American Independence . . . Map (db m142330) HM
8 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Barnstable — Near this marker stood the second meetinghouse in Barnstable1681-1719
On Main St (Massachusetts Route 6A), on the right when traveling west.
Near this marker stood the second meetinghouse in BarnstableMap (db m187492) HM
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9 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Barnstable — Olde Colonial Courthouse
On Rendezvous Lane at Main Street (Massachusetts Route 6A), on the right when traveling north on Rendezvous Lane.
This building was the court house where the Kings Court was forced to end its sessions by a band of patriots in September 1774Map (db m142175) HM
10 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Barnstable — Rev. John Lothrop
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 6A) at Harris Meadow Lane, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
Erected to the memory of Rev. John Lothrop 1584 — 1653 And Such First Settlers Who Fill Unmarked Graves in this Cemetery And at the “Calves Pasture” Mr. Lothrop Was Pastor of the Church of England at Egerton, 1611 - 1623 The . . . Map (db m190420) HM
11 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Barnstable — Rev. Joseph Hull House
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 6A) at Governors Way, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
. . . Map (db m186304) HM
12 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Barnstable — Sandwich Meeting of Friends
Near Quaker Road, 0.1 miles north of Spring Hill Rd.
Sandwich Monthly Meeting of Friends, established in 1657, is the oldest continuous Quaker meeting in North America. It consists of congregations here, in West Falmouth and in Yarmouth. This meetinghouse, the third on this site, was built . . . Map (db m140503) HM
13 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Barnstable — The Olde Colonial Courthouse
Near Main Street (Massachusetts Route 6A) at Rendezvous Lane, on the right when traveling north.
You are standing where, on September 27, 1774, Cape Cod won its independence from the British without a shot fired. The Province of Massachusetts Bay had been self-governing since its creation. But to punish it for the Boston Tea Party the . . . Map (db m191121) HM
14 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Barnstable — Thomas Hinckley
On Main St (Massachusetts Route 6A) 0.1 miles west of Crocker Lane, on the left when traveling east.
Nearby Stood The Homestead Of Thomas Hinckley Governor Of Plymouth Colony From 1681 To The Union With The Bay Colony in 1692. Map (db m142187) HM
15 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Bournedale — Burying Hill
On Herring Pond Rd south of Bournedale Road (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling south.
Burying Hill site of the First Meeting House for Indians in The Plymouth Colony established by Richard Bourne and Thomas Tupper soon after their settlement in sandwich 1637 By their influence peace was preserved . . . Map (db m194894) HM
16 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Dr. Samuel Lord
On Training Field Road, 0.2 miles north of Old Comers Road, on the right when traveling north.
(Front) Here lies buried Dr. Samuel Lord who died of smallpox after devoted service to the citizens of Chatham in the epidemic of 1765 – 1766 (Back) This monument was erected by the Town of Chatham in . . . Map (db m160407) HM
17 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — History of Chatham
On Main Street at Blackberry Lane, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
The first European to land on the shores of Chatham was Samuel de Champlain, who took refuge in Stage Harbor in October, 1606. Although relations with the Natives were initially friendly, after about ten days tensions increased and a battle . . . Map (db m158345) HM
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18 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — In Memory of the Pioneers of ChathamWilliam Nickerson
On Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
He came from Norwich England in 1637. He acquired from the Indians by a series of purchases prior to the year 1683 the greater part of the present Township then known as Monomoyick. He and his sons and sons-in-laws Robert Nickerson • Samuel . . . Map (db m68997) HM
19 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Site of First Settlers Home
On Orleans Road (Massachusetts Route 28) at Crows Pond Road, on the right when traveling east on Orleans Road.
The house of William Nickerson built about 1664, stood south 51 degrees west at a distance of 19 1/5 rods (about 105 yards) from this marker. He was the first settler in Monomoit where he purchased from the Indians most of what is now Chatham. . . . Map (db m157368) HM
20 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — The Josiah Mayo Housec. 1820 — Chatham Conservation Foundation, Inc. —
On Main Street at Blackberry Lane, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
The Josiah Mayo House sits along Main Street across from the Town Hall, as it has since it was built nearly 200 years ago by Josiah himself, a blacksmith who came to town from Brewster. Although it’s been moved on the site – it originally . . . Map (db m166801) HM
21 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Dennis — Cranberry Cultivation
On Nobscussett Rd at Whig St, on the left when traveling north on Nobscussett Rd.
The first successful cranberry cultivation occurred in this neighborhood at the Henry Hall Farm in 1816. Dedicated by a grateful Cranberry Industry.Map (db m194818) HM
22 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — Cove Burying Ground
On Massachusetts Route 6 at Hay Road on State Route 6.
This is the site of the original Congregational Church in Eastham and in this churchyard are the marked graves of three Mayflower passengers. Lt. Joseph Rogers 1608-1678 Constance Hopkins 1605-1677 Giles Hopkins 1607-1690 The successive . . . Map (db m244137) HM
23 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — Eastham WindmillCape Cod's Oldest
On Samoset Road just west of Mid Cape Highway (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling west.
Built in Plymouth 1680 by Thomas Paine of Eastham. Moved to Truro, 1770. Moved to Eastham, 1793. Moved to this location, 1808.Map (db m52648) HM
24 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — First Encounter
On State Highway (U.S. 6) at Somoset Rd, on the left when traveling south on State Highway.
One mile west of this site hostile Indians had their First Encounter 6 December 1620 (Old Style) With Myles Standish, John Carver, William Bradford, Edward Winslow. John Tilley, Edward Tilley, John Howland, . . . Map (db m141405) HM
25 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — First Encounter MonumentCommemorating the Pilgrims' first encounter with Native Americans
Near Samoset Road. Reported missing.
On this spot hostile Indians had their first encounter December 8, 1620, old style, with Myles Standish, John Carver, William Bradford, John Tilley, Edward Winslow, John Howland, Edward Tilley, Richard Warren, Stephen Hopkins, Edward Dotey, John . . . Map (db m51139) HM
26 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — First Encounter PlaqueCommemorating the Pilgrims' first encounter with Native Americans
On Samoset Road south of First Encounter Beach parking lot, on the right.
Near this site the Nauset tribe of the Wampanoag nation, seeking to protect themselves and their culture, had their first encounter, 8 december 1620, with Myles Standish, John Carver, William Bradford, Edward Winslow, John Tilley, Edward Tilley, . . . Map (db m51142) HM
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27 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Marstons Mills — Birthplace of Major Micah Hamlin
On Prospect Street (Massachusetts Route 149) at Popple Bottom Road, on the left when traveling north on Prospect Street.
. . . Map (db m190408) HM
28 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Orleans — Origins of Orleans
On Main Street at South Orleans Road (Massachusetts Route 28), on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
The history of the town of Orleans is closely linked to the town of Eastham, and has deep roots in the original Plymouth Colony established in 1620. For some time, the colonists there had considered moving the colony to a better location due to . . . Map (db m158924) HM
29 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Provincetown — Mayflowers Passengers Memorial
On Bradford Street (Massachusetts Route 6A) at Rydaer Street, on the right when traveling north on Bradford Street.
In memory of the five Mayflower passengers who died at sea and while the ship lay in Cape Cod Harbour William Butten Nov 16th, 1620 Edward Thomson Dec 14th, 1620 Jasper More Dec 16th, 1620 Dorothy Bradford Dec 17th, 1620 James Chilton . . . Map (db m234955) HM
30 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Provincetown — Pilgrim Memorial Stone
On Bradford Street (Massachusetts Route 6A) at Ryder Street, on the right when traveling south on Bradford Street.
This memorial stone is erected by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to commemorate the Compact, or Constitution of Government, signed by the Pilgrims, on board the Mayflower in Provincetown Harbor, November 11, 1620, old style. On the reverse . . . Map (db m234505) HM
31 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Provincetown — Provincetown
Near Race Point Road.
On November 20, 1620 the Pilgrims dropped the Mayflower’s anchor for the first time in the new world- not at Plymouth where they later settled, but in the harbor ahead. Just off the shores of today’s Provincetown they drafted and signed a pioneering . . . Map (db m111673) HM
32 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Provincetown — The First Landing Place of the Pilgrims, Nov. 11, 1620, O.S.
On Province Lands Rd at Commercial St, on the left when traveling south on Province Lands Rd.
The map in Mourt's Relation shows that near this spot the Pilgrims first touched foot on American soil.Map (db m55594) HM
33 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Sandwich — Dexter’s Grist Mill
On Water St at Main St, on the left when traveling east on Water St.
Thomas Dexter began building gristmills on this site in 1637. The mill you see here today started operating in about 1654. The early settlers of Sandwich brought their corn to “The Grist Mill” to be ground into meal, . . . Map (db m140436) HM
34 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Sandwich — Edmund Freeman Saddle & Pillion Burial Ground
On Wilson Road.
Edmond Freeman Born in England 1590 Died in Sandwich 1682 A Founder of the Town of Sandwich in 1637 Assistant to Governor Bradford 1640 - 1647Map (db m120748) HM
35 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Sandwich — Tupper Family Homestead
On Tupper Road east of Wilson Road, on the right when traveling west.
. . . Map (db m185880) HM
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36 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Truro — Sixteen PilgrimsCorn Hill
On Corn Hill Road, 0.7 miles west of Castle Road, on the left when traveling north.
Sixteen Pilgrims led by Myles Standish, William Bradford, Stephen Hopkins and Edward Tilley found the precious Indian corn on this spot which they called Corn Hill, November 16, 1620. Old style. And sure it was God’s good . . . Map (db m156633) HM
37 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, West Barnstable — James Otis The Patriot
On Main St (Massachusetts Route 6A), on the right when traveling west.
James Otis The Patriot Born In Barnstable February 5 1724 To Mark The Spot Where Her Gifted Son First Saw The Light The Town Of Barnstable Has Placed This Boulder Upon Ground Which Formed A Part Of The Otis Homestead And Was Deeded To the . . . Map (db m187508) HM
38 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, West Barnstable — West Parish Church Meeting House
On Meetinghouse Way (Massachusetts Route 149) at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling north on Meetinghouse Way.
1717 Meeting House of the West Parish Church Descendant of the First Congregational Church in London, Founded in 1616Map (db m190410) HM
39 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, West Dennis — Old South Dennis CemeteryAncient Cemetery
On Main Street north of Highbank Road, on the left when traveling north.
Ancient Cemetery Seventeenth Century Burial Ground For the First English Settlers of The South Side of This Town, Near The Site of a Pre-Historic Native American Burial GroundMap (db m158348) HM
40 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Great Barrington — First Court House of Berkshire County
On Main Street (U.S. 7) at Castle Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Near this spot stood the first court house of Berkshire County erected 1764. Here August 16, 1774 occurred the first open resistance to British rule in AmericaMap (db m58957) HM
41 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Great Barrington — First Meeting House
On State Road (Massachusetts Route 23) at East Street, on the right when traveling east on State Road.
Fifty feet to the east stood the First Meeting House of the Town of Great Barrington then known as Upper Ousatonuck. Erected 1742, it was used many years for the public worship of God, and as the Town House. "Our Fathers' God. We . . . Map (db m196001) HM
42 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Lanesborough — The First and Second Meeting Houses of Lanesborough
On North Main Street (U.S. 7) at Church Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
This Tablet On the Original Steps of Marble from Lanesborough Quarries Marks the Site of The First and Second Meeting Houses of the First Church of Christ in Lanesborough Organized March 28, 1764. “I have reared me a monument . . . Map (db m85177) HM
43 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Lee — Lee First Town Meeting
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 20) at Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
On this site, in the log house of Peter Wilcox, was held the first town meeting – Dec. 26, 1777. The following men were elected to office. “Moderator – William Ingersoll Clerk – Prince West. These two, and Oliver . . . Map (db m86710) HM
44 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, New Marlborough — Historic Town Meeting
On New Marlborough-Monterey Road north of Hartsville-New Marlborough Road (Massachusetts Route 57), on the left when traveling north.
On July 11, 1774, the people of New Marlborough Township assembled in their first Meeting-House here to record their opposition to certain acts of the British Parliament. On that day – nearly a year before the Battle of Bunker Hill – . . . Map (db m136846) HM
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45 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Sandisfield — New Boston
On S. Main Street (Massachusetts Route 8) at Tolland Road (Massachusetts Route 57), on the left when traveling north on S. Main Street.
New Boston Settled 1751 Founded along the Farmington River by the Dantel Brown family of Boston. Smiths, Demings, Hawley and sears were also early farming settlers. The Browns established the New Boston Inn a store and mills. The village was . . . Map (db m97508) HM
46 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Sandisfield — The New Boston Inn
On N. Main Street (Massachusetts Route 8) at Sandisfield Road (Massachusetts Route 57), on the right when traveling south on N. Main Street.
This Property Has Been Placed On The National Register Of Historic Places By The United States Department Of The InteriorMap (db m97509) HM
47 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, South Williamstown — South Williamstown Five Corners
On Cold Spring Road/New Ashford Road (U.S. 7) at Green River Road/Hancock Road (Massachusetts Route 43), on the left when traveling south on Cold Spring Road/New Ashford Road.
Site of first cabin built by Isaac Stratton in 1762; first tavern, built by Samuel Sloan in 1767; town meetings in second story hall built by John Jordan in early 1830's.Map (db m118574) HM
48 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Stockbridge — Stockbridge Chime Tower
On Main Street (Route 102) at Church Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
This Memorial Tower marks the spot where stood the Little Church in the wilderness in which John Sergeant preached to the Stockbridge Indians in 1739.Map (db m59227) HM
49 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Williamstown — 1753 House
On Main Street (U.S. 7), on the right when traveling east.
Constructed with tools & materials used in 1753 for the Williamstown BicentennialMap (db m118742) HM
50 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Williamstown — Early Williamstown House
On Water Street (Massachusetts Route 43) at Latham Street, on the left when traveling north on Water Street.
The northerly part of this house is one of the earliest extant structures in town. Built about 1767 in "regulation" size, it was enlarged to become a salt box. In the mid-1970's it was completely rebuilt and enlarged to its present form.Map (db m118658) HM
51 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Williamstown — Here Stood the West Hoosac Blockhouse
On Main Street (U.S. 7) west of North Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1756 on this house-lot Number Six under decree of the Great and General Court of the Province of the Massachusetts Bay in compliance with urgent appeal from the homesteaders it served as sole refuge from their allied foes the French and . . . Map (db m118713) HM
52 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Williamstown — Nehemiah Smedley House
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 2) at Colonial Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Built 1772 as a farmhouse and tavern. Benedict Arnold slept here May 6, 1775 enroute to help Ethan Allen take Fort Ticonderoga. Bread baked here for Battle of Bennington, Aug. 16, 1777.Map (db m118657) HM
53 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Williamstown — Site of First Meeting House
On South Street at Main Street (U.S. 7), on the left when traveling north on South Street.
Built in 1768 and removed in 1797 to make way for the second Meeting House, completed 1798 and destroyed by fire January 21, 1866.Map (db m118715) HM
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54 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Williamstown — Site of West Hoosac Fort
On Main Street (U.S. 7) west of North Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built in March 1756, as westernmost stockade and blockhouse to protect Massachusetts from French and Indian attack. Defended on July 11, 1756 despite the scalping of three soldiers.Map (db m118714) HM
55 Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Williamstown — West College
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 2) east of Park Street, on the right when traveling east.
Original Williams College building, completed in 1790 as a free school under bequest of Col. Ephraim Williams, killed at Battle of Lake George, Sept. 8, 1755, and for whom Williamstown is named. The free school became Williams College in 1793.Map (db m118584) HM
56 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Assonet — Freetown Village School
On N Main Street north of Elm Street, on the left when traveling north.
National Register of Historic Places Village School c.1794Map (db m208891) HM
57 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Attleboro — In Memory of Anthony PerryDied-A.D. 1683
Near County Street (Massachusetts Route 123).
For thirty six years (1647-1683) prominent in the affairs of the town of Rehoboth: representing the town in the house of deputies in the Plymouth Colony: when these lands were bought from Wamsutta Chief Sachem of the Wampanoags (1661) he was active . . . Map (db m57929) HM
58 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Dighton — Dighton Community Church
On Elm Street.
The building of this church began in 1770 on the eastern edge of the Great Cornfield of the Pocanocket Indians. Construction was halted during the American Revolution and the church was used as soldiers farmed and sheepfold. Completion was in 1798. . . . Map (db m66342) HM
59 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Easton — The Old Bay Road
On Bay Road, 0.1 miles south of Prospect Street, on the right when traveling north.
An ancient Indian trail. The Post Road between Massachusetts Bay and Narragansett Bay. The first highway in Easton. The Old Bay Road Historical District Recorded in the National Register of Historic Places U.S. Department of Interior . . . Map (db m56302) HM
60 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Fairhaven — Fort Phoenix
On Fort Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built for harbor defense in 1775. Destroyed by the British September 6th 1778. Later rebuilt and now the property of the town of Fairhaven.Map (db m52383) HM
61 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — Centre StreetUtility over Elegance
On North Water Street, on the right when traveling south.
The view down Centre Street has changed little over the years, and no street in New Bedford served the whaling industry longer. Little finery can be seen in the facades of these buildings, for this was a working waterfront, where utility overrode . . . Map (db m58182) HM
62 Massachusetts, Bristol County, New Bedford — The Dartmouth
On Centre Street at Front Street, on the left when traveling east on Centre Street.
Near this spot in 1767 the first ship built in New Bedford was launched. The Dartmouth Francis Rotch, Owner She was one of the vessels boarded by the Boston Tea Party in 1773 Map (db m58183) HM
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63 Massachusetts, Bristol County, North Attleboro — Draper Farm Historic Site
On Draper Ave, on the left when traveling east.
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
64 Massachusetts, Bristol County, North Attleboro — Old Powder House 1768
On Mt. Hope St, on the right when traveling west.
Built to store gun powder and ammunition used during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812Map (db m55681) HM
65 Massachusetts, Bristol County, North Attleboro — Woodcock-Hatch-Maxcy House
On North Washington Street.
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
66 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Norton — First Burial Ground
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
67 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Norton — King Philip's Cave
On Stone Run Drive, in the median.
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
68 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Norton — Norton Common Burial Ground
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
69 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Norton — Site of First Church in Norton
On West Main Street (Massachusetts Route 123) at Taunton Ave (U.S. 140), in the median on West Main Street.
Site of First Church in Norton Built 1710 This post ordered by the town in 1889Map (db m56627) HM
70 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Norton — Stony BrookChartley Pond Area
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
71 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Norton — The Site of the First House in Norton
On Bay Road close to Turkey Farm Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Site of the First House in Norton Built by William Witherell A.D. 1669Map (db m56216) HM
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72 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Norton — Winneccunnett Pond Area
On Bay Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
73 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Raynham — Site of the First Successful Iron Works in the Old Colony1656-1876
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
74 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Rehoboth — Anawan House
On Anawan St, on the right when traveling south.
Site of Anawan House formerly Lewis Tavern. A haven for travelers between Taunton and Providence PlantationsMap (db m55682) HM
75 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Rehoboth — Anawan House-Inn
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
76 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Rehoboth — Anawan Rock1676
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 warMap (db m44921) HM
77 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Rehoboth — Bad Luck Pond
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
78 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Rehoboth — Bliss-Carpenter Saw & Shingle Mill1729-1870
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
79 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Rehoboth — Horton Signal1777 - 1779
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
80 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Rehoboth — Leonard Iron Mine1696 - 1802
On Tremont St, on the right when traveling west.
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
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81 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Rehoboth — Liberty Tree
On Brook Street, on the left when traveling west.
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
82 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Rehoboth — Palmer River Pound"Old Pot Ash Neighborhood" — Circa 1750 —
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
83 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Rehoboth — Perryville Dam1740 - 1935
On Danforth st near Perryville Rd.
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 yearsMap (db m55686) HM
84 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Rehoboth — Redway Plain
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
85 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Rehoboth — Samual Baker Grist & Sawmill Site1810-1870
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
86 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Rehoboth — Site of Original Oak Swamp Church(Baptist) — Circa 1750 —
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
87 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Rehoboth — The Palmer's River Meeting House
On Lake St..
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
88 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Swansea — King's RockNative American Ceremonial Site — Sachem's Knoll —
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
89 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Swansea — Miles (Myles) Bridge1997
On Old Providence Road, on the left when traveling east.
The first known bridge at this crossing of the Palmer River ca. 1736Map (db m56244) HM
90 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Swansea — Myles Garrison House Site
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
91 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Taunton — First School House
On Church Green, in the median.
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 1639-1939Map (db m55658) HM
92 Massachusetts, Bristol County, Taunton — Winslow and Hopkins
On Broadway at Pleasant Street, on the right when traveling north on Broadway.
. . . Map (db m210036) HM
93 Massachusetts, Dukes County, Chilmark, Martha's Vineyard — 1 — Rebecca, Woman of Africa
Near North Road. Reported missing.
Born in Africa, and enslaved in Chilmark. She married Elisha Amos, a Wampanoag man. She was the mother of Nancy Michael. Rebecca died a free woman in this place in 1801.Map (db m85500) HM
94 Massachusetts, Dukes County, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard — Rev. Thomas Mayhew, Jr.
On Edgartown-West Tisbury Road at Coffins Field Road, on the right when traveling east on Edgartown-West Tisbury Road.
This rock marks the “place on the wayside” where the Rev. Thomas Mayhew Jr., son of Gov. Mayhew, First pastor of the Church of Christ on Martha’s Vineyard, and the first missionary to the Indians of New England, solemnly and affectionately . . . Map (db m178097) HM
95 Massachusetts, Essex County, Amesbury — Macy-Colby House1630 - 1930
On Main Street, on the right.
Thomas Macy, first town clerk of Amesbury, erected this house prior to 1654. Persecuted for harboring Quakers he sold the house and fled to Nantucket, becoming the first white settler as related in Whittier's poem "The Exiles."Map (db m48772) HM
96 Massachusetts, Essex County, Andover — Woodbridge and Jenkins Family CemeteryAndover, Massachusetts — National Register of Historic Places —
Near Douglass Lane north of Mortimer Drive, on the left when traveling north.
This cemetery is the family burial ground for the Woodbridge and Jenkins families. The burial ground and adjacent historic 1765 Benjamin Jenkins' farmstead date from the late 18th century colonial period. Colonel Benjamin Jenkins was a . . . Map (db m243104) HM
97 Massachusetts, Essex County, Beverly — Balch House1630 - 1930
On Cabot Street (Massachusetts Route 1A) at Balch Street, on the right when traveling south on Cabot Street.
Built in 1638 by John Balch, who came over in 1623 with Captain Robert Gorges. The "Old Planters" received this land in exchange for their settlement at Salem.Map (db m47949) HM
98 Massachusetts, Essex County, Beverly — Conant House1630 - 1930
On Cabot Street, on the right when traveling south.
Roger Conant was a prudent and religious man who led the old planters from Gloucester to Salem in 1626, and held them together until the Bay Colony was founded. This house was built on land given by him to his son Exercise Conant in 1666.Map (db m47357) HM
99 Massachusetts, Essex County, Beverly — Hale Farm1630 - 1930
On Hale Street when traveling west.
This house was built in 1694 by the Rev. John Hale, first minister of the first church in Beverly. A charge of witchcraft made against his wife convinced the minister of the folly and wickedness of the crusade and ended all witch-hunting in . . . Map (db m48760) HM
100 Massachusetts, Essex County, Beverly — Planters Path to their Landing Place1630 - 1930
On McKay Street.
The old planters, Roger Conant, John Woodbery and John Balch used this path from their homesteads to the cove at the head of Bass river.Map (db m47401) HM

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