Leominster, Industrial city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Leominster is a city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, located about 40 miles (64 km) northwest of Boston along the Nashua River. The city spreads across gentle hills with residential neighborhoods, commercial zones, and several public parks.
English settlers purchased the land from the Nashaway Indians in 1701 and established an agricultural community. The town transformed into a manufacturing center for combs during the 1800s and later for plastic goods.
The place calls itself the Pioneer Plastics City, a title that still appears on town signs and in local conversation. Families visit Sholan Farms for apple picking and hiking, while downtown shows small shops and restaurants.
Visitors reach the city via Route 2 or Route 12, both connecting to larger highways. MBTA commuter rail service offers trains to Boston on weekdays, with the ride taking about an hour.
The National Plastics Center and Museum stood here until 2008, documenting the development of synthetic materials. The town also holds the birthplace of Johnny Appleseed, a marked plot near downtown.
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