Milestone
Also known as #903
About Milestone
Milestone, at Appleton St. and Paul Revere Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 27, 1985. The Register lists it for its transportation, at the local level. It was listed as part of Arlington MRA. Six more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isMilestone in Arlington, Massachusetts. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 9 MB · National Archives↗1790 to today
- 1790Built
- 1985Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 41 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Appleton St. and Paul Revere Rd., Arlington · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
7 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Milestone
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Milestone
Is Milestone on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 27, 1985 (Register number 85002683).
Is Milestone a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Red Top, 1.5 miles away.
Can you visit Milestone?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Milestone?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 9 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63792317 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.