Historical Marker
Original Town Common
Historical marker location:
Bellingham, Massachusetts
( Marker is at the intersection of Mendon Street (Massachusetts Route 140) and Thayer Road, on the left when traveling east on Mendon Street.)
The Massachusetts Bay Colony, founded in 1630, was one of the original 13 colonies that formed the United States. It played a significant role in the American Revolution and the formation of the new nation.