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(30). Basin the in burn fire the watch and pulpit this on stand and Commission Planning Valley 2019 revised - Commission (30). Basin the in burn fire the watch and pulpit this on stand and Please be respectful of private property. property. private of respectful be Please 1744. in death his until 1702 from Please be respectful of private property. property. private of respectful be Please 1744. in death his until 1702 from

at midnight to anyone gathered there. It is said that the Devil would come out of his den den his of out come would Devil the that said is It there. gathered anyone to midnight at Merrimack by Produced at midnight to anyone gathered there. It is said that the Devil would come out of his den den his of out come would Devil the that said is It there. gathered anyone to midnight at Project of the Newbury Historical Historical Newbury the of Project (42) Residence s ’ Minister Home of first Byfield minister, Rev. Moses Hale, who served served who Hale, Moses Rev. minister, Byfield first of Home Merrimack by Produced Project of the Newbury Historical Historical Newbury the of Project (42) Residence s ’ Minister Home of first Byfield minister, Rev. Moses Hale, who served served who Hale, Moses Rev. minister, Byfield first of Home

one piled atop the other, became known in legends as the place where the devil preached preached devil the where place the as legends in known became other, the atop piled one

residence. private a Now 1975. June students last its graduated and School Military

(29) Pulpit s ’ Devil located near Devils Den (26). The site consists of two large rocks, rocks, large two of consists site The (26). Den Devils near located

substantially altered from the original structure. In 1963 it opened as the New England England New the as opened it 1963 In structure. original the from altered substantially

legends. supernatural to leading 1810,

legends. supernatural to leading 1810, (41) Seminary Female Byfield first female seminary in America founded in 1807; 1807; in founded America in seminary female first (41) Seminary Female Byfield

first female seminary in America founded in 1807; 1807; in founded America in seminary female first

house building came from oyster shells. Later, a popular recreation spot beginning ca. ca. beginning spot recreation popular a Later, shells. oyster from came building house

milestones. Road Boston the carved who carver stone same

recycling center. Limestone was discovered here in 1697. Previous to this, all lime for for lime all this, to Previous 1697. in here discovered was Limestone center. recycling

(42) Cemetery Parish Byfield Old recycling center. Limestone was discovered here in 1697. Previous to this, all lime for for lime all this, to Previous 1697. in here discovered was Limestone center. recycling

(42) Cemetery Parish Byfield Old

l Museum of American History. Probably carved by the the by carved Probably History. American of Museum l ’ Nat Smithsonian the in is stone)

(28) Den s ’ Devil located on Boston Road across from the town trash collection and and collection trash town the from across Road Boston on located

First Parish Burying Ground (22a); Thomas Parker Cemetery (22b) (22b) Cemetery Parker Thomas (22a); Ground Burying Parish First First Parish Burying Ground (22a); Thomas Parker Cemetery (22b) (22b) Cemetery Parker Thomas (22a); Ground Burying Parish First Father Stone Father “ as known Also (a door door (a ” Stone Mother “ stone. walkway a as used once was ”

(a door door (a ” Stone Mother “ stone. walkway a as used once was ” Stone Father “ as known Also

only. foot by accessible

commissioned in 1723 by John Dummer as a memorial to his father, Richard Dummer, Jr. Jr. Dummer, Richard father, his to memorial a as Dummer John by 1723 in commissioned

commissioned in 1723 by John Dummer as a memorial to his father, Richard Dummer, Jr. Jr. Dummer, Richard father, his to memorial a as Dummer John by 1723 in commissioned (10) Ground Burying ’ Settlers First

(10) Ground Burying ’ Settlers First

house razed in 1984. Now owned by Massachusetts Fish & Wildlife; a lovely walk, walk, lovely a Wildlife; & Fish Massachusetts by owned Now 1984. in razed house

(40) Farm Witchstone

located on Coleman Rd., the stone carving near the road was was road the near carving stone the Rd., Coleman on located

(40) Farm Witchstone

located on Coleman Rd., the stone carving near the road was was road the near carving stone the Rd., Coleman on located

(27) Island s ’ Kent former site of summer residence of author, John P. Marquand, Marquand, P. John author, of residence summer of site former (8) Cemetery Neck Newbury (27) Island s ’ Kent

former site of summer residence of author, John P. Marquand, Marquand, P. John author, of residence summer of site former

(8) Cemetery Neck Newbury

here. near erected was chapel Methodist small a

School. High Regional

Crossing. s ’ Knight as known became through, came train the When Grain. (53) Rock Great located at the intersection of Main, South, and Moulton Streets. In 1830, 1830, In Streets. Moulton and South, Main, of intersection the at located (3) Cemetery Evergreen Crossing. s ’ Knight as known became through, came train the When Grain.

(53) Rock Great located at the intersection of Main, South, and Moulton Streets. In 1830, 1830, In Streets. Moulton and South, Main, of intersection the at located (3) Cemetery Evergreen

Town Farm. The old house on the property was torn down in 1972 to make way for Triton Triton for way make to 1972 in down torn was property the on house old The Farm. Town

(26) Crossing s ’ Knight

s s ’ Knight became then rebuilt, he when Mill Pearson of site

(26) Crossing s ’ Knight s s ’ Knight became then rebuilt, he when Mill Pearson of site

April 7, 1828, all persons receiving town assistance were ordered to be relocated to the the to relocated be to ordered were assistance town receiving persons all 1828, 7, April family. the support to had Newbury Cemeteries Cemeteries

historian. local (39) Farm Poor located on this site, the farm was purchased by Newbury in 1828 and on on and 1828 in Newbury by purchased was farm the site, this on located historian. local poor family lived at this location, a notch in the town bounds was designed so that West West that so designed was bounds town the in notch a location, this at lived family poor (39) Farm Poor located on this site, the farm was purchased by Newbury in 1828 and on on and 1828 in Newbury by purchased was farm the site, this on located poor family lived at this location, a notch in the town bounds was designed so that West West that so designed was bounds town the in notch a location, this at lived family poor

time editor of the Newburyport Daily News and and News Daily Newburyport the of editor time - long Jr., Plante, L. William to dedicated

time editor of the Newburyport Daily News and and News Daily Newburyport the of editor time - long Jr., Plante, L. William to dedicated (52) Rock Paddy located between Ash and Forest Streets. The story is told that because a a because that told is story The Streets. Forest and Ash between located

(52) Rock Paddy located between Ash and Forest Streets. The story is told that because a a because that told is story The Streets. Forest and Ash between located

more. and chapel, libraries, Gardens, more. and chapel, libraries, Gardens,

s bridge; renamed 2009 Bill Plante Reflection Bridge, Bridge, Reflection Plante Bill 2009 renamed bridge; s ’ Leigh Bridge Hill. s ’ Leigh as mileage

mileage s bridge; renamed 2009 Bill Plante Reflection Bridge, Bridge, Reflection Plante Bill 2009 renamed bridge; s ’ Leigh Bridge Hill. s ’ Leigh as

Cross to provide a place for reflection and renewal. Still used as a spiritual retreat center. center. retreat spiritual a as used Still renewal. and reflection for place a provide to Cross 1865. in Pearson Benjamin by purchased Mill; Morrill

Cross to provide a place for reflection and renewal. Still used as a spiritual retreat center. center. retreat spiritual a as used Still renewal. and reflection for place a provide to Cross

1865. in Pearson Benjamin by purchased Mill; Morrill

(25) Mill s ’ Short of Site then Pearson, which burned about 1813. Then became known known became Then 1813. about burned which Pearson, then with milestones because letters sent via the postal service were charged according to to according charged were service postal the via sent letters because milestones with

(38) Retreat Adelynrood built in 1915 by the Society of the Companions of the Holy Holy the of Companions the of Society the by 1915 in built – (51) Mill Snuff located off Main Street, Byfield, established in 1840 are the Larkin and and Larkin the are 1840 in established Byfield, Street, Main off located (38) Retreat Adelynrood built in 1915 by the Society of the Companions of the Holy Holy the of Companions the of Society the by 1915 in built

– (51) Mill Snuff

located off Main Street, Byfield, established in 1840 are the Larkin and and Larkin the are 1840 in established Byfield, Street, Main off located

Portsmouth and 10 miles to Ipswich. By 1764, Benjamin Franklin marked postal roads roads postal marked Franklin Benjamin 1764, By Ipswich. to miles 10 and Portsmouth

England. New Historic by owned Now restaurant. and shop chocolate a tavern,

pupils. his over

residence. private to converted and 1944 to miles 26 - side each on marked also is stone This Streets. Hanover and Green pupils. his over

residence. private to converted and 1944 26 miles to to miles 26 - side each on marked also is stone This Streets. Hanover and Green house was occupied by the Ilsley family for nearly a century. Over the years, served as a a as served years, the Over century. a nearly for family Ilsley the by occupied was house

house was occupied by the Ilsley family for nearly a century. Over the years, served as a a as served years, the Over century. a nearly for family Ilsley the by occupied was house

the original classroom building built 1763 where the venerable Master Moody presided presided Moody Master venerable the where 1763 built building classroom original the

and surrounding farmers for the repair of machinery and the shoeing of horses. Sold in in Sold horses. of shoeing the and machinery of repair the for farmers surrounding and of corner near 37 Milestone with St., Green to and Rd., Boston to Rd., Middle following

the original classroom building built 1763 where the venerable Master Moody presided presided Moody Master venerable the where 1763 built building classroom original the

and surrounding farmers for the repair of machinery and the shoeing of horses. Sold in in Sold horses. of shoeing the and machinery of repair the for farmers surrounding and following Middle Rd., to Boston Rd., and to Green St., with Milestone 37 near corner of of corner near 37 Milestone with St., Green to and Rd., Boston to Rd., Middle following

Stephen Swett. Several additions in the 18 the in additions Several Swett. Stephen century more than doubled the size. The The size. the doubled than more century

th (37a) Schoolhouse Red Little The built 1763 was was 1763 built Academy) s ’ Governor now Academy,

(50) Shop Blacksmith

once located at 15 Main Street, Byfield, it serviced both the mills mills the both serviced it Byfield, Street, Main 15 at located once (35) House Mansion Dummer the near 33 Milestone Newbury. in milestones five are (37a) Schoolhouse Red Little The built 1763 was was 1763 built Academy) s ’ Governor now Academy,

(50) Shop Blacksmith

once located at 15 Main Street, Byfield, it serviced both the mills mills the both serviced it Byfield, Street, Main 15 at located once are five milestones in Newbury. Milestone 33 near the Dummer Mansion House (35) (35) House Mansion Dummer the near 33 Milestone Newbury. in milestones five are (24) House Ilsley Swett portion of this house built 1670 by by 1670 built house this of portion Original Rd. High 4

(24) House Ilsley Swett portion of this house built 1670 by by 1670 built house this of portion Original Rd. High 4

1761, leading to establishment of Dummer Charity School in 1763 (later Gov. Dummer Dummer Gov. (later 1763 in School Charity Dummer of establishment to leading 1761, points along the Old Bay Road, an official road of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. There There Colony. Bay Massachusetts the of road official an Road, Bay Old the along points

1761, leading to establishment of Dummer Charity School in 1763 (later Gov. Dummer Dummer Gov. (later 1763 in School Charity Dummer of establishment to leading 1761,

points along the Old Bay Road, an official road of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. There There Colony. Bay Massachusetts the of road official an Road, Bay Old the along points

2018. Sept. location

property. Private century. th 20 - mid residence

(37) House Mansion Dummer summer home of Lt. Gov. William Dummer, willed in in willed Dummer, William Gov. Lt. of home summer 5) 1 (M. Milestones Newbury By 1707 Milestones were erected to serve as reference reference as serve to erected were Milestones 1707 By

(37) House Mansion Dummer summer home of Lt. Gov. William Dummer, willed in in willed Dummer, William Gov. Lt. of home summer

5) 1 (M. Milestones Newbury By 1707 Milestones were erected to serve as reference reference as serve to erected were Milestones 1707 By

erected in the early 1950s at the corner of Church and Central Streets. Moved to this this to Moved Streets. Central and Church of corner the at 1950s early the in erected

erected in the early 1950s at the corner of Church and Central Streets. Moved to this this to Moved Streets. Central and Church of corner the at 1950s early the in erected s first physician. The house was altered to a duplex in the 1880s; restored to single single to restored 1880s; the in duplex a to altered was house The physician. first s ’ town

s first physician. The house was altered to a duplex in the 1880s; restored to single single to restored 1880s; the in duplex a to altered was house The physician. first s ’ town

visible. still are pilings early of remains (49) Monument II WW

Honor roll of those who served from Byfield. It was originally originally was It Byfield. from served who those of roll Honor cottage. private a now

visible. still are pilings early of remains (49) Monument II WW Honor roll of those who served from Byfield. It was originally originally was It Byfield. from served who those of roll Honor cottage. private a now Toppan House (23 House Toppan First period architecture built about 1697 by Dr. Peter Toppan, the the Toppan, Peter Dr. by 1697 about built architecture period First - )

Toppan House (23 House Toppan

First period architecture built about 1697 by Dr. Peter Toppan, the the Toppan, Peter Dr. by 1697 about built architecture period First - )

(36) Slip House/the Boat Ordway located on Middle Rd., at the Parker River. The The River. Parker the at Rd., Middle on located 6) (P.I. Station Saving Life 6 45th St., probably originally located nearer the ocean is is ocean the nearer located originally probably St., 45th 6

(36) Slip House/the Boat Ordway located on Middle Rd., at the Parker River. The The River. Parker the at Rd., Middle on located

6) (P.I. Station Saving Life 6 45th St., probably originally located nearer the ocean is is ocean the nearer located originally probably St., 45th 6

1941. 13, December on ended Byfield in 1941. 13, December on ended Byfield in . . England New Historic by owned is it Today descendants. . . England New Historic by owned is it Today descendants.

free. passengers same, the repair and maintain shall he as long (48) Depot Byfield once located at junction of Main and Central Streets. Railroad service service Railroad Streets. Central and Main of junction at located once Refuge. Wildlife River Parker the for building maintenance Now free. passengers same, the repair and maintain shall he as long (48) Depot Byfield once located at junction of Main and Central Streets. Railroad service service Railroad Streets. Central and Main of junction at located once Refuge. Wildlife River Parker the for building maintenance Now remained in the Coffin family for nearly 250 years and housed six generations of Coffin Coffin of generations six housed and years 250 nearly for family Coffin the in remained remained in the Coffin family for nearly 250 years and housed six generations of Coffin Coffin of generations six housed and years 250 nearly for family Coffin the in remained

hath liberty to take toll for cattle, sheep, and so forth, so so forth, so and sheep, cattle, for toll take to liberty hath “ he that declared court general 5) (P.I. Cove s ’ Hale 1800s called the Halfway House. House. Halfway the called 1800s - mid the in farmhouse a of site hath liberty to take toll for cattle, sheep, and so forth, so so forth, so and sheep, cattle, for toll take to liberty hath “ he that declared court general

5) (P.I. Cove s ’ Hale (22) House Coffin 1800s called the Halfway House. House. Halfway the called 1800s - mid the in farmhouse a of site located at 16 High Rd, built in 1647 by Tristram Coffin. The house house The Coffin. Tristram by 1647 in built Rd, High 16 at located

(22) House Coffin located at 16 High Rd, built in 1647 by Tristram Coffin. The house house The Coffin. Tristram by 1647 in built Rd, High 16 at located

residence. family - single a now restrictions; historic with 2013 in Sold 1997.

within the town of Newbury. It has been enlarged and repaired several times. In 1654, the the 1654, In times. several repaired and enlarged been has It Newbury. of town the within within the town of Newbury. It has been enlarged and repaired several times. In 1654, the the 1654, In times. several repaired and enlarged been has It Newbury. of town the within

(47) School Byfield built in 1901, called the Yellow School. Classes were held here until until here held were Classes School. Yellow the called 1901, in built habitats.

phenomenon. that of end the in resulting supply water s ’ pond (47) School Byfield built in 1901, called the Yellow School. Classes were held here until until here held were Classes School. Yellow the called 1901, in built habitats. phenomenon. that of end the in resulting supply water s ’ pond

was one of the earliest bridges erected in New England and the first over navigable waters waters navigable over first the and England New in erected bridges earliest the of one was was one of the earliest bridges erected in New England and the first over navigable waters waters navigable over first the and England New in erected bridges earliest the of one was

and nesting habitat for migratory birds, comprised of more than 4,700 acres of diverse diverse of acres 4,700 than more of comprised birds, migratory for habitat nesting and

that rose and fell with the tides. Modern day construction projects changed the the changed projects construction day Modern tides. the with fell and rose that ” island

and nesting habitat for migratory birds, comprised of more than 4,700 acres of diverse diverse of acres 4,700 than more of comprised birds, migratory for habitat nesting and that rose and fell with the tides. Modern day construction projects changed the the changed projects construction day Modern tides. the with fell and rose that ” island

property) (Private ” field. high “ the as known once was area

(35) Bridge s ’ Thurlow property) (Private ” field. high “ the as known once was area built before1654 by Richard Thurlow (Thorlay) at his own cost. It It cost. own his at (Thorlay) Thurlow Richard by before1654 built (35) Bridge s ’ Thurlow

built before1654 by Richard Thurlow (Thorlay) at his own cost. It It cost. own his at (Thorlay) Thurlow Richard by before1654 built

4) (P.I. Refuge Wildlife River Parker Established in 1941 to provide feeding, resting resting feeding, provide to 1941 in Established floating floating “ a included & tidal was pond the time one at Ground, Burying Parish First

Adams was married to the granddaughter of Salem witchcraft judge Samuel Sewall. This This Sewall. Samuel judge witchcraft Salem of granddaughter the to married was Adams

(34) Hall Town Newbury of Site 1930. - 1851 from Meeting House Pond House Meeting (21c) , located behind the the behind located , 1974; in was cemetery this in burial (34) Hall Town Newbury of Site 1930. - 1851 from

Meeting House Pond House Meeting (21c) , located behind the the behind located , 1974; in was cemetery this in burial

(46) House Adams 4) (P.I. Sandy High located on Pearson Dr., off Orchard St., was built c. 1705. Abraham Abraham 1705. c. built was St., Orchard off Dr., Pearson on located Island. Plum on point tallest

Thomas Parker Cemetery, Cemetery, Parker Thomas so named in honor of the first pastor of the church. First First church. the of pastor first the of honor in named so

Newbury. of area this in lived family Adams the of members Many Road. Highfield

blacksmith. a Stephen, grandfather, plaque. Commemorative Brothers. Wright the after years

blacksmith. a Stephen, grandfather, plaque. Commemorative Brothers. Wright the after years (21b) gravestones date from c.1680. Most of the early ministers are buried here; here; buried are ministers early the of Most c.1680. from date gravestones

(21b) gravestones date from c.1680. Most of the early ministers are buried here; here; buried are ministers early the of Most c.1680. from date gravestones

(33) Town Adams

s Bridge (35) to to (35) Bridge s ’ Thurlow from Road Middle on area the included

(33) Town Adams

s Bridge (35) to to (35) Bridge s ’ Thurlow from Road Middle on area the included

3) (P.I. Field Flight Burgess Herring Orchard St. The poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, dedicated a poem to his great, great great great, his to poem a dedicated Longfellow, Wadsworth Henry poet, The St. Orchard seven 1910, 17, April on occurred flight first the 3) (P.I. Field Flight Burgess Herring Orchard St. The poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, dedicated a poem to his great, great great great, his to poem a dedicated Longfellow, Wadsworth Henry poet, The St. Orchard seven 1910, 17, April on occurred flight first the Ground. Ground. Former church buildings all stood in the middle until 1869. Earliest Earliest 1869. until middle the in stood all buildings church Former Ground. Ground. Former church buildings all stood in the middle until 1869. Earliest Earliest 1869. until middle the in stood all buildings church Former

1957. until operated mill the cider, ” Glow Golden “

Longfellow Hill (45) Hill Longfellow Longfellow Brook, located near the site of the Longfellow House on on House Longfellow the of site the near located Brook, Longfellow - 1957. until operated mill the cider, ” Glow Golden “

Longfellow Hill (45) Hill Longfellow Longfellow Brook, located near the site of the Longfellow House on on House Longfellow the of site the near located Brook, Longfellow - First Parish Burying Burying Parish First (21a) year history; history; year - 400 nearly its in sixth the is structure

First Parish Burying Burying Parish First (21a) year history; history; year - 400 nearly its in sixth the is structure

1914. May fire by destroyed and times several updated and remodeled

was operated by Newell & Raymond Adams on their Middle Rd farm. Famed for its its for Famed farm. Rd Middle their on Adams Raymond & Newell by operated was

(21) Church Parish First Built in 1869, this this 1869, in Built ’ Newburys the ‘ of church ” mother “ the

1932. 12, August down burned building the U.S., the in mill woolen first the be to thought was hotel The Island. the on stationed soldiers for barracks a as served it 1812,

(32) Mill Cider ’ Adams , near the intersection with Boston Road; Boston with intersection the near , Rd Middle on located

(32) Mill Cider ’ Adams

, near the intersection with Boston Road; Boston with intersection the near , Rd Middle on located

2) (P.I. Hotel Island Plum of Site six acres of land were purchased on March 26, 1794 at this location. Converted to what is is what to Converted location. this at 1794 26, March on purchased were land of acres six of War during resort; summer a as 1806 in Built 1692. of trials witch Salem the in justices the of one was and Judicature of Court 2) (P.I. Hotel Island Plum of Site six acres of land were purchased on March 26, 1794 at this location. Converted to what is is what to Converted location. this at 1794 26, March on purchased were land of acres six of War during resort; summer a as 1806 in Built 1692. of trials witch Salem the in justices the of one was and Judicature of Court

visible. is foundation the but down, torn was It Roads. Boston (44) Falls The located near the Central St. bridge over the Parker River. A grist mill and and mill grist A River. Parker the over bridge St. Central the near located 1730) became chief justice of Massachusetts Superior Superior Massachusetts of justice chief became 1730) - (1652 Samuel son, eldest s ’ Henry visible. is foundation the but down, torn was It Roads. Boston

(44) Falls The located near the Central St. bridge over the Parker River. A grist mill and and mill grist A River. Parker the over bridge St. Central the near located 1730) became chief justice of Massachusetts Superior Superior Massachusetts of justice chief became 1730) - (1652 Samuel son, eldest s ’ Henry

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museum. Burgess the houses Inc Aerodrome, Island Plum by operated

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museum. Burgess the houses Inc Aerodrome, Island Plum by operated

Noyes Cider Mill (31) Mill Cider Noyes located across from milestone 35B at the junction of Middle & & Middle of junction the at 35B milestone from across located - (20) House Sewell located at 30 High Rd., built by Henry Sewell, Jr., before 1678. 1678. before Jr., Sewell, Henry by built Rd., High 30 at located Noyes Cider Mill (31) Mill Cider Noyes located across from milestone 35B at the junction of Middle & & Middle of junction the at 35B milestone from across located -

(20) House Sewell located at 30 High Rd., built by Henry Sewell, Jr., before 1678. 1678. before Jr., Sewell, Henry by built Rd., High 30 at located

here. buried person first the was 1702, in died who Sewell, Mehitable and England New Historic by owned airport use - public owned, privately England; New here. buried person first the was 1702, in died who Sewell, Mehitable and England New Historic by owned airport use - public owned, privately England; New

mortar make to pulverized eventually and Basin this (43) Cemetery Parish Byfield Old 1) (P.I. Airport Island Plum property) (Private Newburyport. Ave., Highland on located Now Newburyport. Sts.in Final resting place of the early Byfield residents. residents. Byfield early the of place resting Final in (1910) flight airplane first the of site the near located mortar make to pulverized eventually and Basin this (43) Cemetery Parish Byfield Old 1) (P.I. Airport Island Plum property) (Private Newburyport. Ave., Highland on located Now Newburyport. Sts.in Final resting place of the early Byfield residents. residents. Byfield early the of place resting Final in (1910) flight airplane first the of site the near located

s locations. Limestone was processed in in processed was Limestone locations. s ’ Devil other the to proximity its of because named founding benefactor of first area hospital, originally located on corner of Broad & High High & Broad of corner on located originally hospital, area first of benefactor founding s locations. Limestone was processed in in processed was Limestone locations. s ’ Devil other the to proximity its of because named founding benefactor of first area hospital, originally located on corner of Broad & High High & Broad of corner on located originally hospital, area first of benefactor founding

(30) Basin s ’ Devil (19) Homestead Jaques Anna s Den (28), another early limestone site, perhaps perhaps site, limestone early another (28), Den s ’ Devil near located 1884) 1884) - (1800 Jaques Anna St., Parker 40 - 38 located (30) Basin s ’ Devil (19) Homestead Jaques Anna s Den (28), another early limestone site, perhaps perhaps site, limestone early another (28), Den s ’ Devil near located 1884) 1884) - (1800 Jaques Anna St., Parker 40 - 38 located

difficult. Cemetery Evergreen to travel making

difficult. Cemetery Evergreen to travel making owned) (Privately Places. Historic of Register

owned) (Privately Places. Historic of Register

Newbury Neck Rd., was established 1753 or earlier due to sporadic ferry service, service, ferry sporadic to due earlier or 1753 established was Rd., Neck Newbury

additions in 1800 and again later in the 19 the in later again and 1800 in additions century. The house is listed in the National National the in listed is house The century.

th th century. The house is listed in the National National the in listed is house The century. 19 the in later again and 1800 in additions

th th

(8) Cemetery Neck Newbury located on south side of Parker River Bridge, on on Bridge, River Parker of side south on located

(8) Cemetery Neck Newbury located on south side of Parker River Bridge, on on Bridge, River Parker of side south on located Newbury, Rev. Thomas Parker. The main part of the house was built in 1646 with with 1646 in built was house the of part main The Parker. Thomas Rev. Newbury, Newbury, Rev. Thomas Parker. The main part of the house was built in 1646 with with 1646 in built was house the of part main The Parker. Thomas Rev. Newbury,

(18) House Noyes 7 Parker St., home of Rev. James Noyes & his uncle, first minister of of minister first uncle, his & Noyes James Rev. of home St., Parker 7

property). (18) House Noyes 7 Parker St., home of Rev. James Noyes & his uncle, first minister of of minister first uncle, his & Noyes James Rev. of home St., Parker 7

property). property). Visitor’sVisitor’s GUiDE GUiDE

century. (On private private (On century. 18 the in time some Plummer Mark Moody by built family,

weekends.

th weekends.

(7) Tomb s ’ Plummer

private tomb said to contain several members of the Plummer Plummer the of members several contain to said tomb private (7) Tomb s ’ Plummer

private tomb said to contain several members of the Plummer Plummer the of members several contain to said tomb private powered fire engines. Open Open engines. fire powered - man 1840s and tub - hand documents, tools, firefighting century powered fire engines. Open Open engines. fire powered - man 1840s and tub - hand documents, tools, firefighting century

(17) Museum Tub Hand located on Morgan Ave., contains great collection of 19 of collection great contains Ave., Morgan on located (17) Museum Tub Hand th th

residents. residents. TO located on Morgan Ave., contains great collection of 19 of collection great contains Ave., Morgan on located th th

residents. residents. TO

round round - year with now Island; Plum and River Parker of mouth of views providing

round round - year with now Island; Plum and River Parker of mouth of views providing condominiums. into renovated been has building the

condominiums. into renovated been has building the

(6) Bluff s ’ Little located on bluff above Town Wharf once an open field with bandstand bandstand with field open an once Wharf Town above bluff on located

teacher and established on the site of his former home. The school was closed in 1996, and and 1996, in closed was school The home. former his of site the on established and teacher

teacher and established on the site of his former home. The school was closed in 1996, and and 1996, in closed was school The home. former his of site the on established and teacher HISTORICHISTORIC NEWBURY NEWBURY

s first first s ’ Newbury after named architecture; Revival Colonial of examples great s ’ Newbury owned. Privately s first first s ’ Newbury after named architecture; Revival Colonial of examples great s ’ Newbury owned. Privately

Woodbridge School Woodbridge (16d) , built in 1898, enlarged in 1908, one of of one 1908, in enlarged 1898, in built , Green; Town adjacent keepers house erected in 1758. Called Ferry House or Pumpkin House by locals. locals. by House Pumpkin or House Ferry Called 1758. in erected house keepers Woodbridge School Woodbridge (16d) , built in 1898, enlarged in 1908, one of of one 1908, in enlarged 1898, in built , Green; Town adjacent keepers house erected in 1758. Called Ferry House or Pumpkin House by locals. locals. by House Pumpkin or House Ferry Called 1758. in erected house keepers

tubbing. Many hand tub musters continue to be held on the the on held be to continue musters tub hand Many tubbing. - hand of sport popular the

Ferry House Ferry (5d) Pond , Toll Toll , harvesting; ice for used once Town in ponds many of one , tubbing. Many hand tub musters continue to be held on the the on held be to continue musters tub hand Many tubbing. - hand of sport popular the Ferry House Ferry (5d) Pond

, Toll Toll ,

, one of many ponds in Town once used for ice harvesting; harvesting; ice for used once Town in ponds many of one , & &

intersection of Green & Hanover Streets, it is the first street in Massachusetts named for for named Massachusetts in street first the is it Streets, Hanover & Green of intersection s s ’ Marston (5c) when it was privately owned. Now property of Historic New England; England; New Historic of property Now owned. privately was it when intersection of Green & Hanover Streets, it is the first street in Massachusetts named for for named Massachusetts in street first the is it Streets, Hanover & Green of intersection s s ’ Marston (5c) when it was privately owned. Now property of Historic New England; England; New Historic of property Now owned. privately was it when

Hand Tub Lane Tub Hand (16c) , located near the the near located , ancestors; by owned still House children. built around 1715 for Richard Dole. The house underwent extensive restoration in 1954 1954 in restoration extensive underwent house The Dole. Richard for 1715 around built Hand Tub Lane Tub Hand (16c) , located near the the near located , ancestors; by owned still House children. built around 1715 for Richard Dole. The house underwent extensive restoration in 1954 1954 in restoration extensive underwent house The Dole. Richard for 1715 around built

Atkinson House Atkinson , first period house, built ca 1664. He and his wife, Sarah, had 11 11 had Sarah, wife, his and He 1664. ca built house, period first ,

Little House Little Dole (5b) , adjacent to Town Wharf Parking area, the original house was was house original the area, Parking Wharf Town to adjacent , Atkinson House Atkinson , first period house, built ca 1664. He and his wife, Sarah, had 11 11 had Sarah, wife, his and He 1664. ca built house, period first , Little House Little Dole (5b)

, adjacent to Town Wharf Parking area, the original house was was house original the area, Parking Wharf Town to adjacent , OTHEROTHER POINTS POINTS OF INTERESTOF INTEREST

John John (16b) s soldiers on the Upper Green in September 1775 en route to Quebec; Quebec; to route en 1775 September in Green Upper the on soldiers s ’ Arnold 1786”; 1786”; & 1784 Rebuilt 1758. built bridge This Port. Newbury to miles “4 reads marker John John (16b) s soldiers on the Upper Green in September 1775 en route to Quebec; Quebec; to route en 1775 September in Green Upper the on soldiers s ’ Arnold 1786”; 1786”; & 1784 Rebuilt 1758. built bridge This Port. Newbury to miles “4 reads marker

Benedict Arnold Monument Arnold Benedict (16a) , recalls the encampment of 1,100 of of 1,100 of encampment the recalls , center; town new Bridge Milestone Bridge (5a) ; encased in protective concrete in 1930, this this 1930, in concrete protective in encased - Bluffs the and Benedict Arnold Monument Arnold Benedict (16a) , recalls the encampment of 1,100 of of 1,100 of encampment the recalls , center; town new Bridge Milestone Bridge (5a) ; encased in protective concrete in 1930, this this 1930, in concrete protective in encased - Bluffs the and

(16) Green Upper laid out in 1642, served as a militia training ground and became the the became and ground training militia a as served 1642, in out laid on Grape Island Island Grape on ” resorts “ to passengers took boats excursion and here terminated port ’ N (16) Green Upper laid out in 1642, served as a militia training ground and became the the became and ground training militia a as served 1642, in out laid on Grape Island Island Grape on ” resorts “ to passengers took boats excursion and here terminated port ’ N

restaurant at this location. Restaurant was torn down in the 1930s. The trolly line from from line trolly The 1930s. the in down torn was Restaurant location. this at restaurant

restaurant at this location. Restaurant was torn down in the 1930s. The trolly line from from line trolly The 1930s. the in down torn was Restaurant location. this at restaurant England. New Historic

England. New Historic

Marston, called Shorty because he was very tall, ran a seafood seafood a ran tall, very was he because Shorty called Marston, ” Shorty “ Fred Rd. High

Marston, called Shorty because he was very tall, ran a seafood seafood a ran tall, very was he because Shorty called Marston, ” Shorty “ Fred Rd. High American Wing, Metropolitan Museum of Art. Privately owned, with restrictions held by by held restrictions with owned, Privately Art. of Museum Metropolitan Wing, American

American Wing, Metropolitan Museum of Art. Privately owned, with restrictions held by by held restrictions with owned, Privately Art. of Museum Metropolitan Wing, American

Town wharf (5) wharf Town s Wharf, located on north bank of Parker River on on River Parker of bank north on located Wharf, s ’ Marston Originally - Town wharf (5) wharf Town s Wharf, located on north bank of Parker River on on River Parker of bank north on located Wharf, s ’ Marston Originally - All photos courtesy of Historical Society of Old Newbury

1717. The original front door and related ornamental woodwork are installed in the the in installed are woodwork ornamental related and door front original The 1717. All photos courtesy of Historical Society of Old Newbury

1717. The original front door and related ornamental woodwork are installed in the the in installed are woodwork ornamental related and door front original The 1717. Plum IslandPlum HotelIsland ca Hotel 1914 ca 1914 (15) House Short located at 39 High Rd., said to have been built by Nathaniel Knight in in Knight Nathaniel by built been have to said Rd., High 39 at located (15) House Short England. New Historic through restrictions preservation with located at 39 High Rd., said to have been built by Nathaniel Knight in in Knight Nathaniel by built been have to said Rd., High 39 at located England. New Historic through restrictions preservation with

corner of High & Newman Rds. Relocated to present location 1933. Private residence residence Private 1933. location present to Relocated Rds. Newman & High of corner

corner of High & Newman Rds. Relocated to present location 1933. Private residence residence Private 1933. location present to Relocated Rds. Newman & High of corner season. during offered tours House animals. farm and center

season. during offered tours House animals. farm and center

Seddon Tavern Seddon (4d) , this is a reproduction of the original built in 1728 and located at at located and 1728 in built original the of reproduction a is this ,

Seddon Tavern Seddon (4d) , this is a reproduction of the original built in 1728 and located at at located and 1728 in built original the of reproduction a is this , 1984. Now a national historic landmark, property of Historic New England with visitor visitor with England New Historic of property landmark, historic national a Now 1984.

1984. Now a national historic landmark, property of Historic New England with visitor visitor with England New Historic of property landmark, historic national a Now 1984.

monument are those family names whose descendants gave money for the monument; monument; the for money gave descendants whose names family those are monument

monument are those family names whose descendants gave money for the monument; monument; the for money gave descendants whose names family those are monument - 1851 from family Little the of home Pierce; Daniel by 1690 around built house manor

- 1851 from family Little the of home Pierce; Daniel by 1690 around built house manor

Monument ’ Settlers First s first settlers, names listed on on listed names settlers, first s ’ Newbury to dedicated ,

Monument ’ Settlers First s first settlers, names listed on on listed names settlers, first s ’ Newbury to dedicated , (14) Farm Little Pierce Spencer built upon land grant to John Spencer; brick and stone stone and brick Spencer; John to grant land upon built

(14) Farm Little Pierce Spencer built upon land grant to John Spencer; brick and stone stone and brick Spencer; John to grant land upon built

(4c) s Bicentennial celebration; celebration; Bicentennial s ’ Newbury for 1975 in restored 1909; until operation in

(13) Mill Tidal Early of Site

located on Pine Island Rd., first oatmeal mill. mill. oatmeal first Rd., Island Pine on located

(13) Mill Tidal Early of Site

located on Pine Island Rd., first oatmeal mill. mill. oatmeal first Rd., Island Pine on located Schoolhouse Schoolhouse 4b) built in 1877, remained remained 1877, in built ( stone; commemorative Green, Lower of side Schoolhouse Schoolhouse 4b) built in 1877, remained remained 1877, in built ( stone; commemorative Green, Lower of side

House Meeting First 4a) (4) Green Lower located on north north on located ( settlement; first of site property) (Private 1715. House Meeting First 4a) (4) Green Lower located on north north on located ( settlement; first of site property) (Private 1715.

was at the time Oldtown 2 Oldtown time the at was common pasture, becoming the Oldtown General Pasture in in Pasture General Oldtown the becoming pasture, common

common pasture, becoming the Oldtown General Pasture in in Pasture General Oldtown the becoming pasture, common was at the time Oldtown 2 Oldtown time the at was

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and Little Oldtown Hill. James Jackman was granted a house lot as early as 1643 in what what in 1643 as early as lot house a granted was Jackman James Hill. Oldtown Little and

present site in 1981, close to its original location. The house is now owned by Sons and and Sons by owned now is house The location. original its to close 1981, in site present

(12b) ( Hill Oldtown Little Jackman Hill, located north of Oldtown Hill Hill Oldtown of north located Hill, Jackman property); private

Burying Ground, moved to to moved Ground, Burying ’ Settlers First the near Rd., High on located Once Plummer.

12a) (12) Reservation Hill Oldtown Trustees of Reservations property; ( property; Reservations of Trustees - trails walking

Jackman, Sr. for his son, Richard and his new bride, Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Samuel of daughter Elizabeth, bride, new his and Richard son, his for Sr. Jackman, Jackman, Sr. for his son, Richard and his new bride, Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Samuel of daughter Elizabeth, bride, new his and Richard son, his for Sr. Jackman,

(3) House Willet Jackman originally built on Jackman property in 1683 by James James by 1683 in property Jackman on built originally here. buried (3) House Willet Jackman originally built on Jackman property in 1683 by James James by 1683 in property Jackman on built originally here. buried

style gravestones have been erected in memory of various First Settlers Settlers First various of memory in erected been have gravestones style - old Replacement,

today. use in Still Pasture. s ’ Dole or Cemetery

burying ground holds the earliest graves of the First Settlers, some unmarked. unmarked. some Settlers, First the of graves earliest the holds ground burying

Burying Ground stopped being used. Also known as Lower Green Green Lower as known Also used. being stopped Ground Burying ’ Settlers First the

(11) Ground Burying ’ Settlers First

about ¼ mile north of the Lower Green (4). This This (4). Green Lower the of north mile ¼ about

(11) Ground Burying ’ Settlers First

about ¼ mile north of the Lower Green (4). This This (4). Green Lower the of north mile ¼ about

(2) Cemetery Evergreen located on Cottage Rd., was established in 1786, likely when when likely 1786, in established was Rd., Cottage on located (2) Cemetery Evergreen located on Cottage Rd., was established in 1786, likely when when likely 1786, in established was Rd., Cottage on located

1635.” A.D. Inn, s ’ Plummer Francis stood Nearby “ stone:

1902. in Road Cottage of end the at placed was stone commemorative

(10) Inn s ’ Plummer Francis of Site

Site of first ordinary in Newbury. Commemorative Commemorative Newbury. in ordinary first of Site (10) Inn s ’ Plummer Francis of Site

Site of first ordinary in Newbury. Commemorative Commemorative Newbury. in ordinary first of Site traveled by boat in the Spring of 1635 traveling up what is now the Parker River. A A River. Parker the now is what up traveling 1635 of Spring the in boat by traveled traveled by boat in the Spring of 1635 traveling up what is now the Parker River. A A River. Parker the now is what up traveling 1635 of Spring the in boat by traveled

(1) Landing ’ Settlers First After wintering over in nearby Ipswich, the first settlers settlers first the Ipswich, nearby in over wintering After property. Hill Oldtown Reservations (1) Landing ’ Settlers First After wintering over in nearby Ipswich, the first settlers settlers first the Ipswich, nearby in over wintering After property. Hill Oldtown Reservations

hole and known for its oyster beds. Trail access to the site is through the Trustees of of Trustees the through is site the to access Trail beds. oyster its for known and hole hole and known for its oyster beds. Trail access to the site is through the Trustees of of Trustees the through is site the to access Trail beds. oyster its for known and hole

Guide to Historic Newbury Newbury Historic to Guide

(9) Gut The located above the junction of Little & Parker Rivers; once an old swimming swimming old an once Rivers; Parker & Little of junction the above located (9) Gut The located above the junction of Little & Parker Rivers; once an old swimming swimming old an once Rivers; Parker & Little of junction the above located Byfield Byfieldtrain depot train ca depot 1900 ca 1900 First SettlerFirst’ sSettler Monument’s Monument Parker RiverParker Pavilion River Pavilion early 20th early century 20th century 4 9 t h S t 4 5 t h S t

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30. Devil's Basin e d l O 47. Byfield Yellow School Plum Island Points of Interest 15 31. Noyes Cider Mill 14 48. Site of Byfield Depot PI.1 Plum Island Airport (museum) H a n o v e r n e 32. Adam's Cider Mill 49. WWII Monument S t r e e t L a PI.2 Former Site of Plum Island Hotel MS5 s 1A l e 33. Adam's Town 50. Site of Blacksmith Shop t t PI.3 Site of Burgess Flight Field (Marker) L i 34. Site of Newbury Town Hall 1851-1930 51. Site of Snuff Mill (private) PI.4 High Sandy 1 inch = 3,200 feet Ipswich 35. Thurlow's (Thorlay's) Bridge 52. Paddy Rock PI.5 Hale's Cove Feet Please be respectful of private property. 36. Ordway Boat House/ the Slip 53. Great Rock PI.6 Life Saving Station 3,200 1,600 0 3,200 Prepared by Merrimack Valley Planning Commission