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Lancaster (Town of), Worcester County, MA

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Lancaster (Town of), Worcester County, MA
Town of Lancaster, MA. Located 10 mi SE of Fitchburg; Worcester County (US-T121).
Place Class
Civil 
Historical Context
It was settled in 1643 and incorporated as a town in 1653. Named for Lancaster, England, the home Town of many of the first settlers. Before 1653, it was common land called Nashaway (MA-T1/p26).
GNIS/GNS Feature ID
618368
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