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On High Street (Massachusetts Route 113) at High Street & Jefferson
Street when traveling east on High Street.
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First ferry across the Merrimack river from Newbury to
Salisbury, established about 1639, and the only route from Boston to the
eastern frontier. In 1641 George Carr was appointed ferryman with rights
which continued in his family for generations.
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On State Street at Prospect Street, on the right when
traveling north on State Street.
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Built in 1746 by Michael Dalton, later the residence of his
son, Tristram Dalton, one of the first two United States Senators from
Massachusetts. Here were entertained George Washington and other
distinguished men.
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Massachusetts (Essex County), Newburyport — Edward
Rawson — 1630 - 1930
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On High Street (Massachusetts Route 113), on the right when
traveling east.
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On this site dwelt Edward Rawson, secretary of the bay colony
for thirty-six years, deputy to the General Court for twelve years, elected
clerk of the House of Deputies in 1645, he died in Boston 1693. —
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Massachusetts (Essex County), Newburyport — Watts'
Cellar — 1630 - 1930
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On Merrimac St., on the left when traveling east.
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Near this spot was "Watts Cellar," a landmark before
the settlement of Newbury in 1635. An excavation used for the storage of fish
by fishermen who visited the New England coast. —
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Monday, June 29, 2015
June 29th Newburyport Markers 4 of them.
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