Marston Forge Monument, (sculpture).

Marston Forge Monument, (sculpture).

Mann, Charles, sculptor.

Marston Forge Monument, (sculpture).

Dedicated Aug. 5, 1898.

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Sculpture: iron; Base; granite.

Overall: approx. 5 x 3 x 1 1/2 ft.

(On front of granite base:) MARSTON'S/FORGE/1775 unsigned

An iron anvil is bolted to the top of a circular granite base which rests on a flat square base.

Object -- Tool -- Anvil

Outdoor Sculpture -- Massachusetts -- Methuen

Administered by Town of Methuen, Methuen, Massachusetts

Located Howe Street, near Route 213, Methuen, Massachusetts

This monument, erected by Edward F. Searles, marks the site of a forge owned by the Marston family in 1775. IAS files contain a copy of the Massachusetts Historical Commission Form C - Monuments questionnaire dated Dec. 15, 1975.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Massachusetts survey, 1997.

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