Upton, MA
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nomadwillie
N 42° 10.411 W 071° 36.201
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Upton is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 5,642 at the 2000 census.
Waymark Code: WM7FAP
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 10/18/2009
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Upton was originally the home of the Nipmuc who inhabited most of central Massachusetts. Upton was first settled in 1728 and was officially incorporated in 1735. Upton was home to a number of members of the Taft family including an American Revolutionary War soldier named Samuel Taft, who was born in Upton. Samuel Taft had 22 children and hosted President George Washington on his innaugural tour of New England in 1789. Three term mayor of Worcester, historian, Judge Henry Chapin, was born here on May 13, 1811. A hat factory was well known in Upton in the 1950 and 60's.
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Name: Upton Town Hall
Address:
1 Main St
Upton, MA USA
01568
Web Site for City/Town/Municipality: [Web Link]
Date of Construction: Not listed
Architect: Not listed
Memorials/Commemorations/Dedications: Not listed
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