Massachusetts Avenue [Lexington]
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N 42° 26.326 W 071° 12.810
19T E 317943 N 4700867
This road was once built as the Concord-Cambridge Turnpike and is now the main street through Lexington.
Waymark Code: WMFKP
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 06/25/2006
Views: 22
Sign:
"In 1775, this route, then called the Concord or Cambridge Road, was the major highway from Cambridge to Concord. Teamsters, farmers, and gentlemen in fancy carriages created a steady stream of traffic. In 1803-06, the Concord-Cambridge Turnpike was built in a nearly straight line-the mania of highway planners then as now. But many travelers preferred the old winding route.
"The coming of the railroad in 1846 robbed this historic highway of its traffic. After that, many Lexington taverns closed. Today with the advent of the automobile, the Avenue serves once more as Lexington's main street.
"Munroe District
"8"
This sign is by a semi-circular stone wall that is a memorial, along Massachusetts Avenue.
The road designated as Massachusetts Avenue extends from Columbia Road in the South End of Boston to Route 2A in Bedford.
Agency Responsible for Placement: Other (Place below)
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Town of Lexington
County: Middlesex
City/Town Name: Lexington
Year Placed: Not listed
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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