Winneccunnett Pond Area
Winneccunnett Pond is the only sizable, natural body of water in Norton, Massachusetts. Winneccunnett is a Native American word meaning "the place of the black geese." A Native American village was established on the north end ... hmdb.org
Ponkapoag Plantation
The north line of Ponkapoag Plantation second of the Apostle Eliot's Praying Indian towns, set apart by the Dorchester Proprietors in 1657. hmdb.org
First Settler / Roads And Boundaries
First Settler The first dwelling in what would become Foxborough was erected in 1669. It was located west of nearby Wading River on a farm laid out for Captain William Hudson who was a Boston tavern keeper. Hudson never lived h... hmdb.org
The Old Bay Road
An ancient Indian trail. The Post Road between Massachusetts Bay and Narragansett Bay. The first highway in Easton. The Old Bay Road Historical District Recorded in the National Register of Historic Places U.S. Department of In... hmdb.org
Mansfield Orthodox Congregational Church
Here in the old red brick school house was held the first service of worship by the Mansfield Congregational Church May 20, 1828 This tablet was placed in memory of that service May 20, 1963 hmdb.org
First Burial Ground
The First Burial Ground is the presumed buying place of Norton's pioneer settler's. William Witherell, who died in September 1691, is buried in the West end of the burial ground. When the land was passed to Nathaniel Witherell ... hmdb.org
King Philip's Cave
The Native American Sachem, Metacomet of Pokonoket, called King Philip by the English, Sachem or chief of the Wampanoag people is reported to have used this area as a stopping place. It provided a natural fortress for his many ... hmdb.org
Norton Common Burial Ground
The land which comprises this cemetery dates back to June 1702, and is the original town common. Originally called "The Common," this land consisting of approximately five acres, is the first land set apart for common use in No... hmdb.org
Site Of First Church In Norton
Site of First Church in Norton Built 1710 This post ordered by the town in 1889 hmdb.org
The Site Of The First House In Norton
The Site of the First House in Norton Built by William Witherell A.D. 1669 hmdb.org
Birthplace Of U.s. Copper Industry
In this building in 1801 Paul Revere-famed " Midnight Rider" Patriot and silversmith- founded an industry as well as a business. Here he rolled copper successfully for the first time in America. Thus beginning one of the most v... hmdb.org
Canton Viaduct
Constructed in 1835 National Register of Historic Places Placed by Canton Historical Commission Dedicated July 4th 1993 National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark Designated by the American society of Civil Engineers Dedicate... hmdb.org
East Foxborough
Settled by members of the Atherton, Boyden, Hodges, Morse, Pratt, Robbins and other families, This section was known as Robbins Corner for many years. The identity changed with the arrival of the railroad and the establishment ... hmdb.org
Memorial Hall
Proud of those who fought and died in the Civil War, as well as those who assisted the war effort in so many ways, the people of Foxborough wanted a more suitable monument than just a tablet as a symbol of their appreciation. I... hmdb.org
Centre Burial Ground
In 1783, Nehemiah Carpenter, Samuel Baker and Jeremiah Hartshorn conveyed to the selectmen and their successors in office forever four acres of land on which the meeting house had been built for use as a town common. Mr. Carpen... hmdb.org
Entering Baker Street Historic District
The homes on Baker Street represent people and diverse architecture from two significant periods of Foxborough history, the 19th century straw hat era and the 20th century transition to industrial manufacturing. hmdb.org