The Mill River Disaster Monument - Leeds, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member 1977topps
N 42° 21.105 W 072° 42.070
18T E 689336 N 4691391
A monument in the town of Leeds, MA remembering the people who died in the flood of 1874.
Waymark Code: WM8J5T
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/08/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member cldisme
Views: 9

This monument is located in a small park area in the town of Leeds, MA. It is a remembrance of the 51 residents of Leeds who perished when the Hampshire Reservoir collapsed and flooded the area.
Disaster Date: 05/16/1874

Memorial Sponsors: Leeds Civic Association

Disaster Type: Natural

Relevant Website: [Web Link]

Date of dedication: Not listed

Parking Coordinates: Not Listed

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