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DID YOU KNOW: Highways and Byways

Your weekly historical fact, courtesy of the Easton Historical Society.

 

DID YOU KNOW Washington Street became a state highway in 1895 and is the earliest state highway in Easton.

However, Bay Road had been part of the King's Highway netwok prior to the Revolution.  After a road was constructed through the Hockomock Swamp, Bay Road lost its preeminence early in the 1800's.

About this column: Every week, the Easton Historical Society will provide an interesting fact about Easton's past. Related Topics: Easton and easton historical society

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