Tory Corner
Here in the 1770’s in this area called Williamstown lived brothers Nathaniel and Benjamin Williams, prosperous farmers and operators of a saw and grist mill. As the Revolution approached, their Loyalist views attracted people of similar sentiments who congregated at this intersection and it became known as Tory Corner.
Erected by Charles Edison Fund Tory Corner Business Association
Back of monument:
Mary Williams, wife of Nathaniel, did not accompany her husband to join the King’s forces in 1777, but chose to tend the family farm and assist the cause of Liberty. She kept and maintained the Williams’ property and her community and personal ties were able to withstand the strains of the Revolution.
To all the patriots who gave of their fortunes and their lives for this new nation, we dedicate this monument July 4, 1976
Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (County Route 659) and Washington Street (County Route 671), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
