N-W-2 - Norfolk and Walpole Line - U.S. Historic Survey Stones and Monuments on Waymarking.com

Along the Norfolk-Walpole line, there is a corner marker where Highland Lake Drive turns into Campbell Street at a turnoff.

This marker is placed near a stone wall, and is about 10 feet from two fire hydrants that are visible.

The stone marker is about 2 ft high and has "W" on one side and "N" on the other

In the Historic Atlas from 1905, there is one corner marked at this location. The current database on the Mass. Highway site shows one mark at this lcoation - N-W-2. There is little reference available or description about these points.

Parking is easy compared to N-W-4.

Walpole was formed out of the original Dedham Plantation in 1724. Wretham was formed out of the original Dedham Plantation in 1671, and probably formed a line with Walpole at this time. Norfolk was carved out of Wrentham in 1870, and the border is described in the historical atlas. Thus, I put the age of this monument as the date of Norfolk's incorporation.

Sources:

MassHighway Web Site (Historical Atlas):
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Wikipedia.com

Wrentham:
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Norfolk:
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Walpole:
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Monumentation Type: Stone post Monument Category: County/Municipal boundary marker Accessible to general public: yes Historical significance: Defines the town line between Norfolk and Walpole. Walpole was established from Dedham in 1724. Norfolk was established from Wretham in 1870. Monument Website: [Web Link] County: Norfolk USGS Quad: Norfolk Approximate date of monument: 01/01/1870 Monumentation Type (if other): Not listed Monument Category (if other): Not listed Explain Non-Public access: Not listed NGS PID: Not listed Other Coordinates: Not Listed Other Coordinates details: Not listed

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2. A 'distant' photo including the monument in the view is highly recommended. Include the compass direction you faced when you took the picture.

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