Benjamin Harris Millstone - Shutesbury, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 27.143 W 072° 24.545
18T E 713053 N 4703258
Benjamin Harris Millstone is being used as a base for a memorial plaque honoring the veterans of the World War. It is located in front of the Spears Library at 10 Cooleyville Rd, Shutesbury, MA.
Waymark Code: WM17RD9
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/28/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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The granite millstone is from the first gristmill built in Shutesbury by Benjamin Harris. The side of the milestone that is dressed with a quarter dressing contains the bronze plaque. The other side is uncut and supported by a stone cairn. Interesting the hub for the axle is displayed in front of the millstone.

The bottom of the plaque carries the inscription:

MILLSTONE FROM THE FIRST GRISTMILL BUILT
IN THIS TOWN
BY BENJAMIN HARRIS ABOUT 1745

Type of mill: Water Mill

What did this millstone make?: Grain

Status of Stone: Public Display

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