The first bridge across this river was built approximately ΒΌ mile north of this location in 1785 by Col. Enoch Hale. This toll bridge, replaced in 1840, was recognized in the 18th century as one of America's outstanding bridges because of its uni…
On this fieldstood the cabin ofJohn KilburnThe first settler of Walpole1749Here occurred his heroic defenseagainst the IndiansAugust 17, 1755Erected by the Abigail Stearns ChapterDaughters of the American Revolution