Plymouth County has revolving additions to their notable land record collection display.  Known for its obvious historical significance, Plymouth is home to a plethora of historical landmarks and events.

Situated at the entrance corridor of the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds, the Plymouth County Notable Land Record Collection Committee hosts an exhibit of over 36 deeds and land records that includes historical summaries and the significance of each.

More recent additions to the collection are the Plymouth Cordage Company, the Fessenden Tower, the Cut River Canal, Samuel Lincoln’s home, the Old Oaken Bucket Homestead and others.

Founded in 1824, the Plymouth Cordage Company propelled Plymouth into the Industrial Revolution.  The company shipped its cords and ropes to Boston and other destinations via the Old Colony Railroad.  About 1,800 people were employed by the company, mostly European immigrants.  The cordage company was hailed by the armed forces for its excellent maritime production during World War II.  In addition, the business was one of the first to provide benefits to its employees, like housing and education.

Between what locations did the first trans-Atlantic radio broadcast take place?  If you visited the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds, you would know that it occurred between Brant Rock and Scotland in 1906, from Fessenden Tower.  The broadcast was initiated by Reginald Aubrey Fessenden, a Canadian-born engineer, who is the namesake of the tower.  The base of the tower remains in Brant Rock today as a reminder of the event.  The Fessenden Tower history was submitted by registry employee Robin McGonagle.

Where and how was the first canal built in the U.S.?  A 1636 court order required that the passage be created and that every Colony member pay an equal share for the cost in constructing what was later known as the Cut River Canal.  The Governor was required to appoint 10 men at a time to work in shifts to finish the digging for the waterway, which began in Duxbury Harbor and ran to Green Harbor.  John McCluskey, a Brockton attorney, submitted the history of the canal to the registry.

In 1637, Samuel Lincoln migrated to the area from Hingham, England.  His historical home is located at 170 North Street in Hingham, Massachusetts.  Who is Samuel Lincoln?  His most noted direct descendent is President Abraham Lincoln whose statue was erected across the street from Samuel’s historical residence.

Samuel Woodworth, an early 19^th century poet, lived in the Old Oaken Bucket Homestead in Scituate.  Woodworth is best known for writing “The Old Oaken Bucket” poem.  John Zigouras, another registry employee, submitted the homestead information to the registry.

How do the landmarks make the list of notable land records?  Anyone can submit information regarding a notable property with historical significance for registry consideration.  Real estate professionals, registry employees, title examiners and relatives of those whose property is notable have all contributed notable land records.

For more information about the exhibit at the Registry of Deeds, you may either view the exhibit at 50 Obery Street right here in Plymouth, or visit the registry’s website for more details at www.plymouthdeeds.org.

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