First Mill
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N 42° 16.388 W 071° 48.025
19T E 269061 N 4683900
A historic marker noting the location of John Wing's Mill in Worcester
Waymark Code: WM25MY
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar
Views: 24

This historic marker is located in Wheaton Square. The text on the marker reads:

"A few rods east stood the house and mill of John Wing built in 1684. This was the only house left standing after the breaking of the second settlement of Worcester"
Agency Responsible for Placement: Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Commission

Year Placed: 1930

County: Worcester

City/Town Name: Worcester

Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed

Relevant Web Site: Not listed

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