Step into history and culture in Massachusetts. From Boston to Cape Cod, explore charming towns and iconic landmarks.
Enfield, Massachusetts, is a ghost town with a unique place in the state’s history and culture. It was once a thriving community, known by various names such as Shakers, Smiths, and Thompsonville, until it was flooded in 1939 to make way for the Quabbin Reservoir. The flooding resulted in the demolition of all buildings, trees, […]
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The history of a place can often be buried beneath the surface, waiting to be discovered by those curious enough to uncover it. For the author of this article, that place was Allendale Farm, a ghost town located in their hometown of Roslindale. Growing up, the author had always been fascinated by the stories of
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In the depths of the Quabbin Reservoir in Worcester County, Massachusetts lie the submerged remains of four towns, including Dana, also known as Renfrew or Storesville. These towns were flooded in 1939 to make way for the reservoir, which now spans over 25,000 acres and provides drinking water to millions of people. The displaced residents
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Massachusetts, the second of the thirteen colonies, became the sixth state on February 6, 1788. There are 11 ghost towns in Massachusetts. Massachusetts covers 10,565 square miles: 7,840 square miles of land and 2,715 square miles of water. With a population of over seven million in an already smaller state, it might be surprising to
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Catamount, MA County: FranklinZip Code: Latitude / Longitude: 42° 39′ 10.8 N, 72° 45′ 21.6 WElevation: Time Zone: Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)Established: 1800sDisestablished: 1900sComments: Catamount is a former village of Colrain, Massachusetts. In 1812, the schoolhouse that once stood in Catamount was the first schoolhouse to fly the United States Flag.Remains: From the mid 18th century until the late 19th century, Catamount was mainly a
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