Athol Massachusetts History

Eida limbach waterman provided free quarters to the society until september 9 1957 at which time your historical society purchased from the town of athol for one dollar the old town hall at the corner of main and liberty streets.

Athol massachusetts history. The building houses a museum exhibiting articles from athols storied past. Biographies genealogy history biography. Athol town township worcester county north central massachusetts usit lies on the millers river north of quabbin reservoir. Additionally the society sponsors talks about local history provides guided tours of historic sites and holds special events.

Settled in 1735 it was known by the algonquian name of pequoiag until it was incorporated in 1762 and renamed for blair atholl the scottish home of the dukes of athollan early industrial centre it had lumber textile and tanning mills. And won this left him with enough capital to buy the company in 1905. Athol is located at 42591911 72230355. History of athol massachusetts.

According to the united states census bureau the cdp has a total area of 220 km2 85 mi2. The athol historical society a group of private citizens occupies the old town hall in the uptown area. They formed the athol historical society which was incorporated december 14 1953. Athol massachusetts vital records 1727 1933 family history library massachusetts vital records.

Subsequently laroy sued the athol manufacturing co. 1737 1844 athol massachusetts family history library vital records of athol massachusetts to the end of the year 1849 internet archive athol city directories. Learn about the people who lived there through stories old newspaper articles pictures postcards and genealogy. Athol is a census designated place cdp in the town of athol in worcester county massachusetts united statesthe population was 8265 at the 2010 census.

Athol 1734 1905 worldcat town and vital records ca. History of athol massachusetts usa journey back in time to athol massachusetts usa visit athol massachusetts usa.