 view gallery |   Stow - Stow, MA
in Massachusetts Historical Markers Stow's original name was Pompositticut - guess they changed it because no one could spell it. posted by:  NorStar location: Massachusetts date approved: 1/17/2015 last visited: never |
 view gallery | James Babson Farm - Rockport, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers This small building, a former cooperage, is one of the oldest buildings in Rockport, Massachusetts. The historic marker is a bronze plaque mounted on a granite boulder, giving a brief history of the farm. posted by: silverquill location: Massachusetts date approved: 12/21/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Merrill's Wharf - New Bedford, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers Merrill's Wharf was a busy part of New Bedford's whaling industry. posted by: Metro2 location: Massachusetts date approved: 12/11/2014 last visited: 7/10/2010 |
 view gallery | Fort Phoenix - Fairhaven, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers Fort Phoenix is located on Beacon at Fort St, Fairhaven, MA. There are several historic markers to in about the Fort. posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 11/7/2014 last visited: 9/4/2014 |
 view gallery | Fort Phoenix - Fairhaven, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers This plaque is mounted to a large stone at Fort Phoenix, located on Beacon at Fort St, Fairhaven, MA. posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 11/7/2014 last visited: 9/4/2014 |
 view gallery | Fort Phoenix - Green St, Fairhaven, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers Fort Phoenix built for harbor defense in 1775 destroyed by the British September 6, 1778. Located at Fort Phoenix on Green St, Fairhaven, MA. posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 11/7/2014 last visited: 9/4/2014 |
 view gallery | Fort Phoenix - Green St, Fairhaven, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers The shape and dimensions of the parapet are irregular, following the contours of the promontory, or high rock outcrop overlooking the harbor, on which it is built. Located at the old fort on Green St in Fairhaven, MA. posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 11/7/2014 last visited: 9/4/2014 |
 view gallery | The Earthen Works Fort - Fort Taber Park - New Bedford, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers On this site stood an earthen works fort. The exact location of the Fort is known because of the detailed drawing (right) which was rendered by Capt. Henry Martyn Robert. Located at Fort Taber Park on S Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA. posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 11/7/2014 last visited: 9/4/2014 |
 view gallery | Defending a rich target - Fort Taber Park - New Bedford, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers In 1840, the Army board of engineers met in Boston to plan a defense of the Atlantic Coast. Located at Fort Taber Park on S Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA. posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 11/7/2014 last visited: 9/4/2014 |
 view gallery | The East Batteries - Fort Taber Park - New Bedford, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers These batteries are examples of the Endicott Taft Era (1899-1916) coastal defense installations. Located at Fort Taber Park on S Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA. posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 11/7/2014 last visited: 9/4/2014 |
 view gallery | Spreading the Light - Fort Taber Park - New Bedford, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers The history of two lighthouse. Located at Fort Taber Park on S Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA. posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 11/7/2014 last visited: 9/4/2014 |
 view gallery | Nobska Lighthouse - Woods Hole, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers Since 1828, Nobska Light has provided a familiar beacon for “all who go down to the sea in ships”. Located on Church St, Woods Hole, MA. posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 11/7/2014 last visited: 9/3/2014 |
 view gallery | The Battle of Chatham Harbor - Chatham, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers Chatham’s only active hostilities during the revolutionary war occurred in Chatham Harbor, new this site, on 20 June 1782. Located near the Chatham Lighthouse on Main Street, Chatham, MA. posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 11/7/2014 last visited: 9/3/2014 |
 view gallery | The Mayflower Story - Chatham, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers First, the Separatists returned to London to get organized. A prominent merchant agreed to advance the money for their journey. Located near the Chatham Lighthouse on Main Street, Chatham, MA. posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 11/7/2014 last visited: 9/3/2014 |
 view gallery | The Rescue of the Pendleton - Chatham, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers One of the most spectacular small boat rescues on the east coast of the United States occurred on February 18, 1952. Located near the Chatham Lighthouse on Main Street, Chatham, MA. posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 11/7/2014 last visited: 9/3/2014 |
 view gallery | History of Chatham Lighthouse - Chatham, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers The Chatham South Lighthouse was built in 1880. The lighthouse is still active and stands at the Coast Guard Station. posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 11/7/2014 last visited: 9/3/2014 |
 view gallery | Chatham Radio/WCC - Orleans Rd - North Chatham, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers Chatham Radio/WCC. Maritime wireless communications operation center flourished here, one of the 20th century’s premier wireless telegraphy stations. posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 11/7/2014 last visited: 9/3/2014 |
 view gallery | Workboat of the Marshes - Cape Cod National Seashore - Eastham, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers Located at the Salt Pond Visitor Center. The Visitors Center is located at the corner of Nauset Road and Route 6 in Eastham, MA. posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 10/19/2014 last visited: 9/2/2014 |
 view gallery | Kettles - Cape Cod National Seashore - Eastham, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers Located at the Salt Pond Visitor Center. The Visitors Center is located at the corner of Nauset Road and Route 6 in Eastham, MA. posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 10/19/2014 last visited: 9/2/2014 |
 view gallery | Three Sisters Lit the Way - Orleans, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers These three lighthouses were part of the Nauset Beach Light Station, which originally stood a quarter mile away. Located on Cable Road on a path about 1/4 mile from the current Nauset Lighthouse. posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 10/19/2014 last visited: 9/2/2014 |
 view gallery | Pushed Back by the Sea - Cape Cod National Seashore - Orleans, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers Today Nauset Light is preserved and interpreted by the Nauset Light Preservation Society, a group of committed local people who keep this important story alive for visitors. Located at the intersection of Cable Rd and Nauset Light Beach Rd. posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 10/19/2014 last visited: 9/2/2014 |
 view gallery | The Nauset Lights - Cape Cod National Seashore - Orleans MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers In 1838 the United States Government took action to reduce the number of shipwrecks along this dangerous coast by establishing the Nauset Light. Located at the intersection of Cable Road and Nauset Light Beach Rd. posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 10/19/2014 last visited: 9/2/2014 |
 view gallery | The Bare and Bended Arm - Cape Cod National Seashore - Wellfleet, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers This is the narrowest section of the Cape. From the ocean breakers to the estuary of the Blackfish Creek on the bay side, it's only one mile (1.6 km). Located on Marconi Station Rd, Wellfleet, MA posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 10/19/2014 last visited: 9/2/2014 |
 view gallery | Marconi Wireless Station - Cape Cod National Seashore - Wellfleet, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers Here stood one of the worlds greatest pioneer radio stations, Marconi’s South Wellfleet wireless, or “Old CC.” Located on Marconi Station Rd, Wellfleet, MA. posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 10/19/2014 last visited: 9/2/2014 |
 view gallery | Transatlantic Triumph - Cape Cod National Seashore - Wellfleet, MA in Massachusetts Historical Markers Guglielmo Marconi successfully transmitted wireless telegraph signals as early is 1890 – between tin plates mounted on post in his father’s garden in Italy. He was only sixteen years old. Located on Marconi Station Rd, Wellfleet, MA. posted by: Lat34North location: Massachusetts date approved: 10/19/2014 last visited: 9/2/2014 |
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