Worcester
Posted by: 
nomadwillie
N 42° 16.299 W 071° 47.959
19T E 269146 N 4683732
Located in Lincoln Square next to the Worcester War Memorial.
Waymark Code: WMHYDQ
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/26/2013
Views: 3
Marker reads:
Worcester
The first settlement of this lonely regions called Quinsigamond was attempted in 1678, but abandoned during King Philip's War. A second settlement was attempted in 1684, soon named Worcester, was also temporarily abandoned because of Indian hostility. Permanent occupation was effected in 1713.
Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Commission.
Agency Responsible for Placement: Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Commission
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Commission
Year Placed: 1930
County: Worcester
City/Town Name: Worcester
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