Quinsigamond A Mill Village - Worcester MA
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nomadwillie
N 42° 14.036 W 071° 47.759
19T E 269284 N 4679535
Located on Blackstone River Rd in front of the Quinsigamond School
Waymark Code: WMQQHE
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/19/2016
Views: 3
Marker reads:
Quinsigamond
A Mill Village
Worcester MA
established 1846
This area was to become Worcester's leading mill area. Originally settled by Irish immigrants in the 1840's, it became known as "Little Sweden" in the 1870's with the influx of new immigrants. At the time is was one of the largest Swedish communities in the US. In the 1920's there was a general de-industrialization in Worcester as the last iron works closed in the 1970's in favor of foreign manufacturing.
Agency Responsible for Placement: National Park Service
County: Worcester
City/Town Name: Worcester
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed
Year Placed: Not listed
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