Boston Post Road Milestone 60 Miles From Boston - Spencer, Massachusetts
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BruceS
N 42° 14.123 W 072° 00.542
18T E 746800 N 4680243
Franklin Milestone located on west side of Spencer, Massachusetts.
Waymark Code: WM4Q09
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 09/17/2008
Views: 21
This marker is is along the Boston Post road which was laid out by Ben Franklin in 1853 when he was Deputy Post Master General for the Northern Colonies. He ordered the that the stones be placed to regulate postal rates. This milestone is inscribed "60 Miles From Boston" The stone is located just to the west of one of the entry roads to a cemetery. The stone is a contributing object in the 1767 Milestones Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
Location Type: Franklin Mile Marker
Established Date: 01/01/1767
Property Type: Public
Reference Web Site: Not listed
Fee required: Not Listed
Location Notes: Not listed
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