Agawam - Ipswich Marker - Ipswich, MA
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neoc1
N 42° 40.458 W 070° 50.147
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An historical marker concerning the early residents of Ipswich.
Waymark Code: WMCV09
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 10/12/2011
Views: 5
In 1930, the Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Commission erected a marker relating the early residents of Ipswich. The marker is located at the intersection of Ward Street and Country Road and is inscribed:
1630 -- 1930
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Agawam - Ipswich
Among the founders and early
residents of Ipswich - 1630 -
were John Winthrop, junior,
scientist, and industrial pio-
neer; Nathaniel Ward, lawmaker
and wit; Richard Bellingham
and Richard Saltonstall, magis-
trates who defended popular
rights; Simon Bradstreet and
his wife Anne, who wrote poetry
of enduring beauty.
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Tercentenary Commission
Agency Responsible for Placement: Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Commission
Year Placed: 1930
County: Essex
City/Town Name: Ipswich
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed
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