Westborough incorporated as the 100th town in Massachusetts
Date Range
November 18, 1717 – November 18, 1717
Title
Westborough incorporated as the 100th town in Massachusetts
What occurred
On November 18, 1717, Westborough was incorporated as the hundredth town in Massachusetts, with a total of 27 families. Several large farms were soon plotted and mills were set up along the Assabet River and Jackstraw Brook. The town received additional territory from Shrewsbury in 1793.
Location
Westborough, MA
Image Citation
https://www.digitalcommonwealth.org/search/commonwealth:z029pz735
Student name(s)
Ryan Gallary
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