Hamilton-Manchester-Wenham (H-M-W, PN-1) - U.S. Historic Survey Stones and Monuments on Waymarking.com

This is one of many granite posts used to mark the "corner" points on the boundary lines between towns in Massachusetts, in this case, the Towns of Hamilton, Manchester, and Wenham. The letters "H" (for Hamilton), "M" (for Manchester), and "W" (for Wenham) are inscribed on three sides. The date "1905" is on the fourth side. It is approximately eight inches square and four feet high. Note the characteristic orange paint band around the top.

This marker is at the eastern end of the 5.68 mile straight line boundary between Hamilton and Wenham. Wenham became a town when it was split off from Salem in 1643. (Beverly was part of Salem until 1668.) Hamilton became a town when it was split off from Ipswich in 1793. The bounds between Hamilton and Wenham were not officially established until May 1, 1905. Seven of the twenty survey posts along this line have the date "1905" engraved on them.

To reach the marker, park near the southeast end of Coy Pond on the Gordon College campus. Follow the broad wood road trails to the beach and swimming area at the northwest corner of Gull Pond (incorrectly named Roundy Pond on the topo map). Continue east on the north side of Gull Pond about 100 yards to the first trail junction. Take the sharpest left trail, bearing NNW. It is paved with wood chips. This trail passes about 100 feet west of the marker.

The next adjacent marker heading northwest is Hamilton-Wenham A, 1/4 mile.
The next adjacent marker heading south is Beverly-Manchester-Wenham, 0.7 miles.
The next adjacent marker heading east is Hamilton-Manchester F, 660 feet.

Monumentation Type: Stone post Monument Category: County/Municipal boundary marker Accessible to general public: yes Monument Website: [Web Link] County: Essex County USGS Quad: Salem Other Coordinates: N 42° 35.605 W 070° 48.873 Other Coordinates details: MassHighway Town Corners Data Sheet, Massachusetts State Plane Coordinate System of 1983. Corner : HAMILTON-MANCHESTER-WENHAM Designation: H-M-W Approximate date of monument: 05/01/1905 Monumentation Type (if other): Not listed Monument Category (if other): Not listed Explain Non-Public access: Not listed Historical significance: Not listed NGS PID: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
1. A closeup photo of the monument is required.
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2. A 'distant' photo including the monument in the view is highly recommended. Include the compass direction you faced when you took the picture.

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