Leo Ramella Memorial at Appleton Farms
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A Plaque remembering Leo Ramella and other farm hands at Appleton Farms in Ipswich, Massachusetts.
Waymark Code: WM913K
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 06/11/2010
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Originally established as a land grant to Samuel Appleton in 1638, Appleton Farms is one of the oldest continuously operating farms in the United States. It was owned and operated by nine generations of Appletons until 1998, when it was transferred to the current owner,
The Trustees of Reservations. This Farm, now over 900 acres, is widely known, and has figured prominently in local economy, history, social life, and politics for over 350 years.
The plaque reads as follows:
In grateful memory of the
generations of farm hands
as exemplified by
LEO RAMELLA,
1923 - 2007 who raised his family
in the cottage across this field
and dedicated more than
50 years of service to
Appleton Farms
It can be reached by well maintained trails from either of the two visitor parking areas: one on
Highland Street just north of the Cutler Road intersection, and one at
the corner of Waldingfield Road and Route 1A. Be sure to get a trail map, either from the web sites above, or at the parking area. There are many more waymarks on the Farms property. See the "Nearest Waymarks" link near the bottom of this page. There are also at least four geocaches. Enjoy the "Farms". Its a great place to visit.