Atherton Bridge Conservation Area
Atherton Bridge Conservation Area is a protected area in Worcester, Massachusetts. Atherton Bridge Conservation Area is situated nearby to the nature reserve Saule Conservation Land, as well as near Thayer Memorial Library.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Atherton Bridge and Middle Cemetery.
Atherton Bridge
Bridge
Photo: Jet Lowe, Public domain.
The Atherton Bridge is a historic iron truss bridge in Lancaster, Massachusetts, spanning the South Branch of the Nashua River. It is a rare example of a hybrid pony truss that is similar to the 19th century truss design of Simeon S. Atherton Bridge is situated 1,200 feet northeast of Atherton Bridge Conservation Area.
Middle Cemetery
Cemetery
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The Middle Cemetery is an historic cemetery on Main Street in southern Lancaster, Massachusetts. Established in 1798, it is the town's third oldest cemetery, with active burials taking place until 1969. Middle Cemetery is situated 2,300 feet north of Atherton Bridge Conservation Area.
Old Settlers’ Burying Ground
Cemetery
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The Old Settlers' Burying Ground is an historic cemetery off Main Street in southern Lancaster, Massachusetts. Established by 1674, it is the town's oldest formal cemetery, its burials including family members of many early settlers. Old Settlers’ Burying Ground is situated 2,400 feet north of Atherton Bridge Conservation Area.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Lancaster and South Lancaster.
Lancaster
Village
Photo: Marcbela, Public domain.
Clinton is in Massachusetts. This is a large town in Worcester County with a number of small settlements in the area, including Berlin, Lancaster, Boylston, Bolton and Sterling.
South Lancaster
Suburb
South Lancaster is a census-designated place in the town of Lancaster and close to the Town of Clinton in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,642 at the 2020 census.
Clinton
Photo: Marcbela, Public domain.
Clinton is in Massachusetts. This is a large town in Worcester County with a number of small settlements in the area, including Berlin, Lancaster, Boylston, Bolton and Sterling.
Atherton Bridge Conservation Area
- Type: Protected area
- Category: recreation area
- Location: Worcester, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
42.44244° or 42° 26′ 33″ northLongitude
-71.67511° or 71° 40′ 30″ westOpen location code
87JCC8RF+XXOpenStreetMap ID
way 29768822OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=recreation_ground
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