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THIS town was incorporated in 1792. It was formerly a part of Westfield, and was called the New addition. The
first settlers in this town were two brothers by the name of Barber, and a Mr. Grey. They lived upon the road leading
from Westfield to Blandford, by Sackett’s, and up the mountain, then called Glasgow mountain. A Congregational
church was organized here in 1800, by Rev. Joseph Badger. The Congregationalists own a small wellfinished meeting-house
in connection with the Methodists. There is a small cotton mill in this town. Population, 475. Distance, 14 miles
from Springfield and 100 from Boston.
FROM:
Historical Collections Relating to the
History and Antiquities of
Every town in Massachusetts with
Geographical Descriptions.
By John Warner Barber.
Worcester
Published by Warren Lazell.
1848
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