Ancient milestone on Boston Road near the United States Armory

Ancient milestone on Boston Road near the United States Armory

Springfield (Mass.)
Milestones -- Massachusetts -- Springfield
Streets -- Massachusetts -- Springfield
Armories -- Massachusetts -- Springfield

Milestone facing Boston Road at the corner with Federal Street. The United States Armory is across the street behind a fence. An image of the sun, moon, a star and a door adorn the face of the milestone. The caption on the milestone reads: "Boston Road This Stone is Erected by Joseph Watt, Esq. of Brookfield for the Benefit of Travelers AD 1763."

Johnson, Clifton, 1865-1940

Jones Library Special Collections

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From the Clifton Johnson Collection

Photographs

CJ2502a

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7 x 5