Historical Markers and War Memorials in Adams, Massachusetts
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In 1931, the state set aside funds for a memorial to honor Massachusetts men and women who had died during the World War. Originally designed as a lighthouse for Boston's Charles River estuary, the tower's beacon was intended "to shine each night, . . . — — Map (db m77983) HM
On Hoosac Street east of Depot Street, on the right when traveling east.
(north face)
Big Business of Cotton Cloth
This engraving appeared at the top of the company's letterhead c.1921.
For 68 years, the Berkshire mills were the largest employer in town and, at one time, the second largest . . . — — Map (db m185552) HM
Erected by
George E. Sayles Post No 126
and
Womans Relief Corps No 160
of Adams Mass,
in loving remembrance of
Our Soldiers
who sleep in
unknown graves
1861 — 1865 — — Map (db m118613) WM
On Columbia Street (Massachusetts Route 8) north of Valley Street, on the right when traveling north.
Originally dedicated
Nov. 27, 1922
Rededicated
Nov. 2, 2002
There are seventeen trees
in this Memorial Park
dedicated in memory of
our WWI Veterans
[who died in service]
and all the Veterans
of the Great War. . . . — — Map (db m118634) HM WM
Near Harbor Road north of North State Road (Massachusetts Route 8), on the left when traveling east.
Green Beret and Recipient of the Silver Star and Purple Heart Made the ultimate sacrifice for his nation during Operation Enduring Freedom
Killed in Action Kandahar, Afghanistan December 5, 2001 — — Map (db m232652) WM
In Memory
of those members and associates of the East Hoosuck Society of Friends who, laying aside their religious scruples, took up arms, in the War for Independence in defense of their homes and liberties.
In the Friends Burial . . . — — Map (db m118632) WM
Built in 1782 by Quakers who had settled Adams (then East Hoosuc) from Smithfield, R. I. and Dartmouth, Mass. in 1769. Coming together from the farms in this valley, the Friends worshipped here for sixty years before the meeting was laid down upon . . . — — Map (db m118616) HM
On Maple Street west of Forest Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Established c. 1767
Adams' first public burial ground
Begun by the Adams Friends
Designed in 1869 by Charles F. Sayles,
an East Chester native
Resting place of Adams laborers
civic leaders and industrialists
Listed on the National . . . — — Map (db m118615) HM
Take a deep breath, and enjoy the view! You are at the peak of the highest mountain in Massachusetts.
The summit of Mount Greylock features the only subalpine environment in Massachusetts. Because of the high elevation and the westerly winds, . . . — — Map (db m44373) HM
On Park Street (Massachusetts Route 8) 0.1 miles south of School Street, on the right when traveling south.
Side 1
The Plunkett brothers - W.B. (William Brown) and C.T. (Charles Timothy) - lived most of
their lives on Park Street. Their father - W.C. (William Caldwell) - was a successful textile manufacturer who built a large mansion there. . . . — — Map (db m233027) HM
On Columbia Street (Massachusetts Route 8) at Upton Street, on the right when traveling south on Columbia Street.
In a righteous cause they have won immortal glory
and have nobly served their nation in serving mankind
[Died in service]
William Douglas • Martin Lauer • Lambert Lenhardt
[Honor Roll of Veterans]
Joseph Abraham • Richard Adam • . . . — — Map (db m118640) WM
On Park Street (Massachusetts Route 8) north of the Moosic River, on the left when traveling north.
In recognition of her outstanding leadership as a pioneer crusader for woman's rights and equality. Miss Anthony's life was rooted in the nineteenth century struggle to reform American democracy and society. Her campaign for woman's suffrage . . . — — Map (db m118588) HM
On Hoosac Street east of Columbia Street (Massachusetts Route 8), on the right when traveling west.
The Railroad Solved A Problem
Farming in this valley was profitable for only a select few. So, the entrepreneurial and mechanically inclined living in the valley built small textile mills powered by waters flowing off the hills. But they . . . — — Map (db m232704) HM
On Park Street (Massachusetts Route 8) at East Maple Street, on the right when traveling south on Park Street.
(side 1)
Why McKinley
The McKinley Monument was dedicated on October 19, 1903, two years after he was assassinated in Buffalo, N.Y. He visited Adams on three occasions: once as Governor of Ohio and twice as President of the United . . . — — Map (db m234458) HM
On Park Street (Massachusetts Route 8) at Maple Street, in the median on Park Street.
[West Face]
"Let us remember that
our interest is in concord
not conflict - and that our
real eminence rests in
the victories of peace
not those of war"
From President McKinley's Address at Buffalo
September VI MDCCCCI
[Bas-relief . . . — — Map (db m118599) HM WM
