Town of Needham
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N 42° 16.153 W 071° 13.232
19T E 316873 N 4682055
This sign relates the history of Needham's founding and when territory was split from the town. The sign is found along Dedham Avenue (Rte 135), near the intersection with South Street.
Waymark Code: WM96C
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/19/2006
Views: 33
The sign says:
"Town of Needham
The area "5 miles square north of Charles River" assigned to Dedham in 1635 by the Mass. General Court. Title obtained by purchase from the Indians Willam Nehoiden, 1680, and John Maugus in 1681. Settlements existed here prior to 1694. Incorporated Nov. 6, 1711. First town meeting Dec. 4, 1711. Nedham leg set off to Natick 1797. Turtle Island set off to Newton 1803. Needham's West Parish incorporated as the Town of Wellesley in 1881."
Agency Responsible for Placement: Town of Needham
County: Norfolk
City/Town Name: Needham
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed
Year Placed: Not listed
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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