BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MILE STONE
Woodbury, CT - This is one of the mile stones put here by Benjamin Franklin. In 1763, Ben was Assistant Postmaster General of the United States. He had a devise on the wheel of his chaise (two wheeled cart drawn by one horse) that marked off miles. He went from Boston to New York marking off each mile; the distance was two hundred fifty four miles. At the mile mark a stake was put into the ground and then a crew would erect these Connecticut Sandstone markers with the distance marked on it. I couldn't figure out all the markings on this stone but it is located approximately 80 miles from New York City.
Info from: West Brookfield Historical Commission Website
posted by Bill @ 4:18 AM
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If my eyes do not fool me, I believe it reads XXV or 25. Hm. *wonders*
Thank you Kines and Jameson for stopping by and helping me try to figure this out. When I took this photo I pulled over to the side of the road in a very precarious spot and didn't have time to take a good look. Next time I am in the area, I will have to take a better look. Unfortunately, sandstone doesn't last as long as granite.
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