4 M to Groton (Groton, MA)
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N 42° 34.691 W 071° 30.874
19T E 293639 N 4717039
A milestone, in southeast Groton, MA, on Forge Village Road (MA Rt. 225).
Waymark Code: WMC89X
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/07/2011
Views: 3
This milestone is located on the north side of Forge Village Road (MA Rt. 225), just east from the junction of Boston Road (MA Rt. 119).
It is a post of granite stone, bearing the inscription 'TO GROTON 4 M. 1903', clearly stating to travelers that they are 4 miles (southeast) from Groton town center.
It is immediately northwest of a junction of Forge Village Road with Fletcher Hill Lane. It is also immediately west from a 'NO PASSING' sign pole.
Historic topographic maps show Forge Village Road as MA State Rt. 25, the previous designator for this road.
Condition: Immaculate
Date placed: 01/01/1903
Material: Stone
Inscription:
TO GROTON 4 M. 1903
Name of road: Forge Village Road (MA State Rt. 225), Groton, MA
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