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DID YOU KNOW that May 12, 1844, Paul Dean preached in Easton for the first time. The Freemasons in Easton were members of the Paul Dean Lodge. Remember it is MOTHER'S DAY.
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DID YOU KNOW that April 5, 1874 was Easter Sunday, and Oliver Ames (1807-1877) went with his nephew Oliver, the future governor, to look at the site for the church he was having built - Unity Church.
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DID YOU KNOW that on this date in 1883 the Ames Free Library opened. This is the 130th year of service to the residents of Easton. A special event is being held "Celebratory Occasion at Langwater" April 28th in conjunction with the Easton Historical Society's 65 years. Visit the Easton Historical Society's Open House today from 1 to 5 to learn about Easton's trolley history.
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DID YOU KNOW that February 27, 1837 E. J. W. Morse bought a quarter interest in the property which became the site of the Morse Thread Factory?
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DID YOU KNOW that on Dec. 24, 1845 the dedication of the Unitarian meeting house was conducted (located on the Rockery). Rev. Paul Dean was installed.
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DID YOU KNOW that on December 21, 1725 Easton became incorporated as a town by the Genral Court of Massachusetts. We were no longer Norton.
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DID YOU KNOW that on December 14, 1770 the first Easton schoolhouse was built on Purchase Street. THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY WILL BE OPEN FROM 1 TO 5 TODAY. ENJOY THE DISPLAYS, COFFEE, AND THE ITEMS ON THE GIFT TABLE.
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DID YOU KNOW that according to the 1895 Atlas, Russell Avenue ran from Canton Street at Picker Lane to North Main Street, that Baldwin Street was not a dead end (it cut back to Center Street at its end), and that Kurley Street ran from Highland Street to Chestnut Street.
9:29 am on Sunday, November 25, 2012
Where on N. Main St did Russell Ave connect? more ›
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DID YOU KNOW that on Veterans Day November 11, 1975 as part of the observances, a stone marker was dedicated near the Easton Center Civil War Monument. This area had a great deal of importance during the early years of Easton, and the Class of 1974 of OAHS dedicated an historic marker indicating the area’s significance. Ms. Suzanne Rivard was the class advisor. TODAY from 1 to 5 the Easton Historical Society’s Open House will honor veterans. TOMORROW honor our veterans by viewing the Easton parade at 11 A. M.
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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.
Dwight Mac Kerron
8:58 am on Sunday, December 23, 2012
Was that after Old Oliver said, "pick the Unitarian?" The church controversy was unpleasant everywhere but in Easton was exceptionally divisive, too put it mildly. more ›