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1. greenerpasture.com › Places › DetailsHistory of Milford, Massachusetts, USA - GREENERPASTURE

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   Sep 22, 2023 · 1890 Milford Massachusetts Milford is a pleasant and prosperous town in the southeasterly border of Worcester County, about 34 miles west of Boston by the Milford Branch of the Boston and Albany Railroad, connecting at Framingham.

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2. www.milfordma.gov › 305Town of Milford History | Milford, MA

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   In 1780, Milford was incorporated and our Church became the First Congregational Church. The Town Hall was built in 1819 and was a brick structure that later became the Town House School. Our present Town Hall was built in 1854 and the architect was Thomas Silloway. An addition was added in 1900 by architect, Robert Allen Cook, who skillfully ...

3. manestreetmirror.com › 10003 › feature-storiesThe Unique History of Milford – the mane street mirror

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   View Comments (1) Donate to the mane street mirror. Founded in 1639, Milford has exhibited traits of a coastal city with a beautiful downtown and several notable landmarks. The city we call home has changed dramatically over the past 383 years. One of the oldest cities in all of the U.S. has a very rich history.

4. archive.org › details › historyoftownofm01ballHistory of the town of Milford, Worcester county ...

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   Dec 17, 2007 · History of the town of Milford, Worcester county, Massachusetts, from its first settlement to 1881 by Ballou, Adin, 1803-1890. Publication date 1882 Topics

5. www.wikiwand.com › en › articlesMilford, Massachusetts - Wikiwand

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   Milford is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States.The population was 30,379 according to the 2020 census. [1] First settled in 1662 and incorporated in 1780, Milford became a booming industrial and quarrying community in the 19th century due to its unique location which includes the nearby source of the Charles River, the Mill River, the Blackstone River watershed, and large ...

6. www.telegram.com › picture-gallery › newsHistoric photos: A town of Milford time capsule from our archives

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   May 27, 2020 · Milford's Main Street was a busy place at noon on April 8, 1979. [T&G Staff/File Photo] ... Officers Ronald A. Wilkins, left, and Mark Criasia man the new communications center on Nov. 8, 1996. [T ...

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   When was Milford incorporated?

   • In 1741 they were granted the right to have the Second Congregational Church and be known as the "Easterly Precinct." In 1780, Milford was incorporated and our Church became the First Congregational Church. The Town Hall was built in 1819 and was a brick structure that later became the Town House School.

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   Who were the first people to settle in Milford?

   • Captain Seth Chapin and Elder John Jones were the first to settle on land that was to become Milford. Our Main Street was called the Sherborn Road at that time. Many of the oldest homes are in the North Purchase and it was a great distance to travel to Mendon for Sunday worship in the First Congregational Church.

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   What was the First Street in Milford called?

   • The street which was really a cart path leading to the area became known as Purchase Street. Captain Seth Chapin and Elder John Jones were the first to settle on land that was to become Milford. Our Main Street was called the Sherborn Road at that time.

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   Why did the milfordians separate from Mendon?

   • Many of the oldest homes are in the North Purchase and it was a great distance to travel to Mendon for Sunday worship in the First Congregational Church. The "Mill River" people, as Milfordians were named, petitioned to separate from Mendon and have their own town and Church.

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   What was the first public transportation in Milford?

   • William Godfrey brought the first stagecoach to town in 1822 and that was the first means of public transportation. By 1848, the train arrived which increased the population and enabled Milford to transport boots and shoes and granite to major cities.

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   Where is the Milford Police Department located?

   • The Police Department was located in the Town Hall before moving into the Post Office building. There was a court room on the first floor and jail cells in the basement. Whether it is responding to a shooting, robbery, assault and battery or accident the Milford Police Department has been responding since 1880.

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8. patch.com › massachusetts › milford-maMilfordian Cataloguing Town's Past | Milford, MA Patch

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   Jan 19, 2011 · The lifelong Milford resident estimates he has 15,000 photos—hard copies and negatives—dating back to the 1800s. Collectively, they illustrate the town's history.