Franklin Mile Marker - Boston 35, Springfield 65, Albany 165 - 1767 Milestones - Shrewsbury, MA
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N 42° 17.754 W 071° 41.794
19T E 277706 N 4686152
Franklin Milestone located in front of Dean Park on Main Street in Shrewsbury, MA
Waymark Code: WMF42K
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/20/2012
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The Boston Post Road was part of the Colonial mail route between New York City and Boston. The Upper Post Road went from New York, NY to New Haven, CT to Springfield, MA and on to Boston, MA. It was established in 1676 by order of King Charles II to facilitate communication among Colonial governors.
In 1767 under Postmaster General Benjamin Franklin, stone mileage markers were placed along the road to better determine postal rates, which were, at that time, based on distance. These stones are commonly known as Franklin milestones. Many of these stone markers still exist. The 1767 Milestones are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
This 1767 Franklin milestone is located in front of Dean Park on Main Street in Shrewsbury. It is inscribed:
Boston 35
Springfield 65
Albany 165