Boston Mile Marker in Framingham
Hidden Marker near the Minuteman Statue
Near the Minuteman Statue, at the corner of Union Ave and Main Street, is an Old Stone Mile Marker. This tells you how far away from Boston you are.
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There are 40 markers throughout the Boston Area and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. At one time there were at least 99 that once existed.
These markers trace back to the early days of the country and were placed by the Massachusetts Council Order in 1767. They were used to help people navigate their way to Boston.
In 2015, the MassDOT restored 29 the old Stone Mile Markers the project was completed in 2018. The stones were restored were the original stones as the preservation work was done to the strict standards of the Interior's Standards for Preservation.
The mile market at this location reads: "23 miles from Boston 1768"
You can find all sorts of information on the National Register of Historic Places on their website.
Close up
A closer look at the Stone Marker, you can make out the letters. Keep in mind that this is 252 years old!