What is recorded here
This stone commemorative plaque records: The Town Pump This obelisk was erected A.D. 1784 on the site of the Cupola or ancient Market-House.
The Town Pump in Dorchester marks the historical location of the Cupola or ancient Market-House, which served as a vital communal gathering place and economic hub since 1784, reflecting the town's commercial and social history.
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