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Massachusetts has a long, storied history, from the heyday of the Native American tribes up until today. Historical markers abound in this state, documenting the tales that have taken place in this land.
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Massachusetts Historical MarkersOliver Mill Park - Middleborough

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Oliver Mill Park is a nice resting spot to stretch your legs and walk among the ruins and channels of an old iron/shovel works.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 9/13/2008

last visited: never

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersHassanamesit - Grafton, MA

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In Grafton Center is a sign about the old Praying Indian Town of Hassanamesit that was located there.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 9/7/2008

last visited: 12/9/2008

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersFarnumsville, Grafton MA

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Along Route 122 in Grafton is a sign about the old village of Farnumsville and the mill that still stands there.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 9/7/2008

last visited: 12/9/2008

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersRockdale Mill - Northbridge, MA

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Along Route 122 in Northbridge still stands the stone and brick factory complex that was the Rockdale Mill where cotton cloth was once made.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 9/7/2008

last visited: 8/10/2008

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersThe Brick Mill

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The brick mill, next to the Mumford River in Whitinsville, was built by Paul Whitin Sr., and was the start of the Whitin Machine Works nearby.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 9/3/2008

last visited: 9/19/2008

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersDaniel Shays Monument and encampment site.

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It was at this sight that half of the army of the Shays Rebellion camped for six nights after retreating from their failed attack of the Springfield Armory.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member WN1E

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 8/2/2008

last visited: 7/16/2007

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersAmesbury and Salisbury Mills Historic District Walking Tour

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In a nice walkway along the Powwow River in the center of Amesbury and surrounded by the old brick mills, there are a set of signs that highlight features and history there.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 8/1/2008

last visited: never

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersGeneral Henry Knox Passed Through Here - Otis

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Number 5 of 26 markers in Massachusetts to commemorate General Henry Knox's transport of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 7/20/2008

last visited: 4/21/2010

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersHail To The Sunrise

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Statue that is located along the Mohawk Trail (Rt. 2) in the town of Charlemont. It is in memory of the Mohawk indians who lived and traveled along this trail.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member WN1E

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 6/7/2008

last visited: 9/29/2012

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersOld Milestone

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An old milestone from Boston to Cambridge.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 5/27/2008

last visited: 11/4/2009

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersCooper • Frost • Austin House

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A marker on the oldest house in Cambridge.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 5/27/2008

last visited: 4/12/2008

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersNorth Cambridge series, Porter Square

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A series of four markers describing the history of North Cambridge in Porter Square.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 5/27/2008

last visited: 4/12/2008

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersSign on the Train Disaster at Bussey Bridge - Boston, MA

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This plaque marks the location where a bridge collapsed, killing 23 passengers and injured 125 others.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 5/7/2008

last visited: never

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersWalter Street Burying Ground

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At the west end of the Arnold Arboretum, there is a burying ground with grave markers dating before the Revolutionary War.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 5/4/2008

last visited: never

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersWinter Hill Fort, Anne Adams-Tufts, and Paul Revere

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Two markers commemorating two people and a place from the American Revolution.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 5/4/2008

last visited: 4/12/2008

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersMiddlesex Canal (Foss Park)

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A pair of markers showing the route of the Middlesex Canal through northeast Somerville.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 5/4/2008

last visited: 4/12/2008

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersProspect Hill markers

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Several markers atop or near the top of Prospect Hill in Somerville, Massachusetts.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 5/4/2008

last visited: 12/6/2010

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersJohn Quincy Adams and Charles Francis Adams Plaque

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At this location, John Quincy Adams, sixth President of the United States, lived here, and Charles Francis Adams, Minister to Great Britain, was born here.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 4/26/2008

last visited: 3/10/2010

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersDedham "Keye" Landing Place - Dedham, MA

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This place along the Charles River, and along today's Ames Street Bridge, is considered the location where the first settlers landed and founded Dedham, MA, in 1636.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 4/24/2008

last visited: never

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersResident Physician's House

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This sign is in front of the side entrance to the brick building on the corner of Cambridge Street and North Grove Street, and was the Resident Physician's House for Massachusetts General Hospital.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 4/20/2008

last visited: never

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersBirthplace and Home of Asa Pollard - Billerica, MA

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The first casualty of the war on Bunker (Breed's) Hill, grew up here in Billerica, MA., Harvey Farkle's hometown.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Team Farkle 7

location: none listed yet

date approved: 3/14/2008

last visited: never

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersSamuel Sparhawk House

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Site of a home in which a patriot died.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Shorelander

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 12/14/2007

last visited: 12/13/2007

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersBoston Young Men's Christian Union

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The Boston Young Men's Christian Union was started by Harvard University students as a religious study group, and the building remaining is a great example of the High Gothic style.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 12/3/2007

last visited: never

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersColonial Theatre

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The Colonial Theatre, built in 1900, is an elegant theatre that still has travelling and pre-Broadway productions, and faces Boston Common on Boylston Street.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 12/3/2007

last visited: 4/17/2011

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Massachusetts Historical MarkersEdgar Allan Poe Birth Place

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Edgar Allen Poe, writer of many stories, including "The Tell-tale Heart" and "Nevermore", was born near this location to parents who were actors in the Theatre District.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 11/23/2007

last visited: 4/17/2011

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