Hamilton-Wenham 1J (H-WJ, PN-19) - U.S. Historic Survey Stones and Monuments on Waymarking.com

This is one of many granite posts used to mark points on the boundary lines between towns in Massachusetts, in this case, the Town of Hamilton and the Town of Wenham. The letters "H" (for Hamilton) and "W" (for Wenham) are painted on opposite sides. It is approximately eight inches square and four feet high.

This is one of three markers on Fowlers Island in the Great Wenham Swamp. It is the middle one, near the center of the island. To get there, take Woodside Lane west off Pleasant Street and park at the end. Set a waypoint where you park your car, and take a magnetic compass. Bushwhack north about 1/3 mile across the swamp to Fowlers Island, and then follow your GPS uphill to the marker. Its easy to get lost in here, as the swamp is more than 2,000 acres. It is best done in a dry spell, and when the foliage is off. NOTE: The initial portion of this route is across private property. Please ask permission before proceeding.

The next adjacent marker heading northwest is Hamilton-Wenham 1K, 0.2 mile.
The next adjacent marker heading southeast is Hamilton-Wenham 1I, 0.1 mile.

Monumentation Type: Stone post Monument Category: County/Municipal boundary marker Accessible to general public: yes Explain Non-Public access: The marker is on public land. But to get to it, you must cross private property. Please ask permission first. County: Essex County USGS Quad: Salem Other Coordinates details: This marker is not in the MassHighway Town Corners database. This may be because the town line does not change direction as it passes the boundary post, and thus doesn't qualify as a "corner". Monumentation Type (if other): Not listed Monument Category (if other): Not listed Historical significance: Not listed Monument Website: Not listed NGS PID: Not listed Other Coordinates: Not Listed Approximate date of monument: 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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