Norumbega Tower
The Norumbega Tower is a stone tower erected by Eben Norton Horsford in 1889 to mark the supposed location of Fort Norumbega, a legendary Norse fort and city.
Daderot, Public domain.- Tower
- …stands 39 feet (12 metres) tall
- Description: stone tower in Weston, Massachusetts
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Brandeis University and Rose Art Museum.
Brandeis University
University
Brandeis University is a private research university in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. Brandeis University is situated 1 mile north of Norumbega Tower.
Rose Art Museum
Museum
The Rose Art Museum, founded in 1961, is a part… Rose Art Museum is situated 1 mile north of Norumbega Tower.
Fox Island
Islet
Fox Island is a minor island located in the Charles River in Waltham, Massachusetts. Fox Island is situated 3,400 feet northeast of Norumbega Tower.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Auburndale and West Newton.
West Newton
Village
West Newton is one of the thirteen villages within the… West Newton is situated 2 miles east of Norumbega Tower.
Newton Lower Falls
Village
Newton Lower Falls is one of the thirteen villages… Newton Lower Falls is situated 2 miles south of Norumbega Tower.
Norumbega Tower
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Latitude
42.35339° or 42° 21′ 12″ north
Longitude
-71.26201° or 71° 15′ 43″ west
Open location code
87JC9P3Q+95
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building=yes
OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=tower
Wikidata ID
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Charlesbank Swimming Pool and Islington Oval.
Nearby Places
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