The story behind Massachusetts' iconic town signs

If you’ve ever gone in or out of a Massachusetts town, you’ve likely encountered one of those distinct “Entering” town placards. For some, they’re just another road sign, but for others they’re much more than that. You can get one as a fridge magnet or on a shot glass. Heck, there are even a few Flickr pages dedicated to them. Their curious shape is a mystery to some, but for one resident of Littleton, they’ve always looked like something very specific: An open book. In this episode, we dig into the story of these minor municipal icons in Massachusetts to learn how they came to be, and whether they – in fact – should be considered a part of the commonwealth’s long literary tradition.

[Liam-Carlson]

This is one of my favorite things in Massachusetts. It’s simple, unique and it gives the roads some character. Most states just have a boring small green sign at town borders.

[frederick]

It's the Good Book.
The Word of God.