Boxford-Georgetown-Rowley (B-G-R)
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N 42° 41.664 W 070° 58.583
19T E 338109 N 4728773
A granite post marking the three way junction point of the boundary lines between the towns of Boxford, Georgetown, and Rowley, all in Essex County, Massachusetts. It is located in the Georgetown-Rowley State Forest.
Waymark Code: WMA0H3
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 10/26/2010
Views: 6
This is one of many granite posts used to mark the "corner" points on the boundary lines between towns in Massachusetts, in this case, the Towns of Boxford, Georgetown, and Rowley. The letters "B" (for Boxford), "G" (for Georgetown), and "R" (for Rowley) are painted on three sides. This marker is approximately six inches square and four feet high. It is up against a five foot boulder, and is at the junction of three stone walls. It is quite remarkable that this marker is still standing. It is on a base plate, and not partially buried in the ground. Also, it is broken into two almost equally long pieces. The whole works is stacked upright, with little secure support, and yet it hasn't fallen over.
To reach the marker, take King George Drive east off Rt 97. In about 1/2 mile, turn right onto King Edward Court. Find the trail head for the Bay Circuit Trail, which climbs a short, steep bank on the east side of King Edward Court. Take this trail north, following the white blazes, for about 1/2 mile. Just after you cross a boggy area on a low boardwalk, turn left (west) off the trail and follow your GPS about 100 yards uphill to the marker. This trail and the marker are in the Georgetown-Rowley State Forest.
Monumentation Type: Stone post
Monument Category: County/Municipal boundary marker
Accessible to general public: yes
Monument Website: [Web Link]
County: Essex County
USGS Quad: Ipswich
Other Coordinates: N 42° 41.665 W 070° 58.582
Other Coordinates details:
MassHighway Town Corners Data Sheet, Massachusetts State Plane Coordinate System of 1983.
Corner : BOXFORD-GEORGETOWN-ROWLEY
Designation: B-G-R
Monumentation Type (if other): Not listed
Monument Category (if other): Not listed
Explain Non-Public access: Not listed
Historical significance: Not listed
NGS PID: Not listed
Approximate date of monument: Not listed
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