"Birthplace of American Independence"
Aaron A. Rutherford purchased the land in 1860 and built the house soon afterward. He was the owner of the property until after 1914. In 1906 the High St. bridge was constructed which isolated this section of High St. from the rest of the roadway. This is a simple foursquare house and once featured Italianate trim on the doorway with a bracketed hood.… Continue reading 118 High Street, the Aaron Rutherford house (1860)
Samuel P. Rutherford built the house shortly after purchasing the lot in 1860. Joseph Martel purchased the building in 1906, the year that the High St. bridge was constructed which isolated this former section of High Street.… Continue reading 116 High Street, the Samuel Rutherford house (1860)
This story was written by Amos E. Jewett in 1945. At the time, he was 83 years old. having been born in Ipswich Village, near Rowley, on June 16, 1862. … Continue reading Recollections of A Boy’s Life In The Village
The Old North Burying Ground in Ipswich was established in 1634 and is one of the oldest cemeteries in North America.… Continue reading Inscriptions at the Old North Burying Ground (from Memento Mori)
Highland Cemetery in Ipswich is accessed from Town Farm Rd. The following listings and images are from the interments listed are actually at the Old North Burying Ground below on High St.… Continue reading Highland Cemetery
Historic Ipswich 