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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28K8_the-architectural-style-of-the-salem-towne-house_Sturbridge-MA.html
This house was built in 1796 in Charlton, Massachusetts for prosperous farmer and merchant Salem Towne and his family. Its architecture is a rural interpretation of the "Adam" or "Federal" style. Between the 1780s and the 1820s, the first years of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28K1_lt-charles-j-collins-usaac_Sturbridge-MA.html
who died from injuries parachuting from a P-47 which crashed in Sturbridge on Sept. 1, 1943. His body was recovered 4 miles south of this location Dedicated Memorial Day May 29, 1995
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28K0_war-memorial-a-war-memorial_Sturbridge-MA.html
Erected in honor of those from our town who served in the several wars. ———————————— Dedicated in Honor of Rosario A. Chamberland Past Commander, Community Volunteer …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28JZ_millstones_Sturbridge-MA.html
These millstones, made of New England granite, were used to grind grain into meal (a fine powder) for baking and cooking. Millstones in a gristmill work in pairs, like scissor blades, with the grooved surfaces facing each other. Grain is f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28JX_the-center-school_Sturbridge-MA.html
Built in 1852 on the site of the town's original Meeting House, the Center School helped Sturbridge consolidate its outlying one-room district schools. It continued as a site for elementary education until the 1950s, when the present Burgess Ele…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28JW_war-memorial-a-war-memorial_Sturbridge-MA.html
To keep forever living the freedom for which they died we dedicate this symbol of our dead in World War II Medal of Honor Plt. Sgt. Joseph R. Julian Killed in Action Cpl. Rosaire M. Julian M.O.M.M.1/c Lincoln G. Plimpton M.O.M.M.3/c Rol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28JP_sturbridge-honor-roll-war-memorial-a-war-memorial_Sturbridge-MA.html
[Honor Rolls of Veterans] War of Independence 1775 - 1783 World War II 1940 - 1946 Korean Conflict 1950 - 1955 Vietnam Conflict 1961 - 1975 Iraq - Afghanistan Conflict This temporary plaque is in honor of those troops who have served …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28JN_1771-publick-house-historic-inn-country-lodge_Sturbridge-MA.html
Home of US Army First Service Command Tactical School 1942 - 1943
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28JJ_the-sturbridge-common_Sturbridge-MA.html
Public land since the town's founding and first formally surveyed in 1762, the Common has served many purposes. Militia mustered here and marched to join the New England army outside Boston in April, 1775. Cattle pens once crowded the open field…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28JI_commerce-on-the-common_Sturbridge-MA.html
The Publick House, founded by civic leader Ebenezer Crafts in 1771, and the adjacent retail building are survivors of the time when the Common was the commercial center of Sturbridge. The inn served as a stage stop on the Worcester-Stafford Turn…
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