Fitchburg, Industrial city in Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Nashua River flows through Fitchburg, where Victorian architecture and former mill buildings line the waterfront at an elevation of 143 meters.
The settlement started in 1730 as part of Lunenburg, with David Page establishing the first residence in 1735 before the city incorporation in 1764.
Fitchburg State University functions as an educational center while the city preserves numerous 19th-century industrial buildings that reflect its manufacturing heritage.
The Fitchburg Railroad connects the city directly to Boston through the Hoosac Tunnel, providing transportation links for the 41,946 residents.
During 1816, residents celebrated Independence Day wearing winter clothing due to unusual freezing temperatures in what became known as the year without summer.
Location: Worcester County
Inception: 1730
Elevation above the sea: 143 m
Website: http://www.fitchburgma.gov/
Shares border with: Ashby
Website: http://fitchburgma.gov
GPS coordinates: 42.58333,-71.80278
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:54
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