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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM128J_norton-common-burial-ground_Norton-MA.html
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 Norton. Situated on th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM128G_winneccunnett-pond-area_Norton-MA.html
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 of the pond long bef…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM122C_king-philips-cave_Norton-MA.html
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 visits to the settle…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM122B_the-site-of-the-first-house-in-norton_Norton-MA.html
The Site of the First House in NortonBuilt by William WitherellA.D. 1669
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11WG_stony-brook_Norton-MA.html
This historic area along Stony Brook was named Chartley before 1700. The name is thought to be related to the iron business, which thrived in this area.
In 1695, the Taunton North Purchase granted to Thomas and James Leonard land along the Ston…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZD0_first-burial-ground_Norton-MA.html
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 by his father,the dee…