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 Monument Square Historic District - Leominster, MA Posted by:  silverquill
N 42° 31.581 W 071° 45.602
19T E 273306 N 4711911
A triangular plaza, also known as Leomister Square or the Common, which is the site of at least eight monuments. The entire historic district, however, comprises some 30 acres and 30 structures.
Waymark Code: WM1DF2
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/12/2007
Views: 34
A Partial list of monuments located at this site:
1866 - Civil War Monument (Soldier's Monument)
This monument is a tribute to the memory of those Soldiers who have filled the Town quota, and who have died in defence of Human Rights and the Suppression of the Southern Revellion. [1]
1915 - Second Meeting-House Monument
"Site of the Second Meeting-House in Leominster, built in 1775. Taken down July 4, 1824. Rebuilt for the first town-house. This table presented to the town by Leominster Historical Society on the 175th anniversary of incorporation of Leominster, 1915."
1917 - Old Indian Mortar
"Old Indian Mortar found by Whitney Gates, 1880. Presented to the Town. Placed here by the Leominster Historical Society, 1917." [21]
1929 - Spanish-American War Monument
"Dedicated by the City of Leominster to the honor of her sons who served in the Army and Navy of the United States during the Spanish American War, Philippine Insurrection and China Relief Expedition 1892 - 1902."
1929 - World War Memorial
1973 - Veterans Monument (Bell)
Plaque on front - "Dedicated to all who served honorably during World War II."
Plaque on right - "Dedicated to all who served honorably during Korean Conflict."
Plaque on left - "Dedicated to all who served honorably during Viet-nom Era."
Inscription on Bell - "Cast by Henry N. Hooper and Company. Presented to the Town of Leominster by Jonas Henry Kendall Esqr. AD 1860."
1978 - Fire Fighters Memorial
"In memory of Leominster firefighters who dedicated their lives to protect the lives of others."
1990 - Vietnam Memorial
Leominster Servicemen Killed in Action in Vietnam. Dedicated 6/16/1990 - V.V.A. Chapter 116
Street address:
Main and Water Sts., and Grove Ave
Leominster, MA United States
01453
County / Borough / Parish: Worcester County
Year listed: 1982
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event
Periods of significance: 1825-1849, 1850-1874, 1875-1899, 1900-1924
Historic function: Commerce/Trade, Education, Government, Landscape
Current function: Commerce/Trade, Education, Government, Landscape
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Privately owned?: Not Listed
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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