Historic Markers in Orleans
Information about the Pochet Pond Marker
In the Town of Orleans, Massachusetts, there are seventeen historic markers to remember some of the town historical pass histories. These were placed in 1974 - just before the United States Bicentennial Celebration. These markers were Architected by Bill Quinn.
One of the markers is at the end of River Road, near the town landing.
Ancient "Pochet Pond" Marker
Historic Marker Reads
Ancient "Pocket Pond". Packet Landing; Passengers and Freight to and From New York City. Father of John Howard Payne (1792-1852) Author, "Home Sweet Home", migrated from here to New York where John was born.
Fun Facts about this Location
- The building behind the sign has nothing to do with the historical marker. This is a private boathouse for a house on Lucy Lane.
- The Marker still has the Bicentennial Celebration logo on it.
- Bottom of the marker reads, "Officially Recognized Commemorative of the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. License No. 76-19-0561. Authorized under public law 93-179"
- There use to be a Grist Mill at this location, it was moved to the Heritage Plantation in Sandwich.
- The mill was built using old wood from the original Congregational meeting house (approx. 1790)
- Packet ships would deliver produce to Connecticut and New York from this location.
- After John Payne was born in New York, the family moved back to Massachusetts.
- The "Home Sweet Home" song was a big hit in the early part of the 20th century. Listen to Bing Crosby's version of the song.
- According to the town records, you should be able to park 12 cars in the parking lot.
Orleans Marker Locations
Here a list of all the Bicentennial Markers in the Town of Orleans. Finding all these signs will make a fun scavenger hunt in Orleans Massachusetts:
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