Hebronville Mill Historic District

The Hebronville Mill Historic District is an industrial site in Attleboro containing factory buildings and worker housing from the 1800s. The structures display Greek Revival and Italianate architecture and once processed cotton waste materials using water power from the nearby waterway.

The mill complex was established in 1854 and processed cotton waste from factories across Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The district received official recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 for its role in industrial manufacturing history.

The mill served as the economic center of the area and supported many local families through employment. Walking through the district, you can sense how the factory shaped the community and how workers and their families lived alongside the industrial buildings.

The district is walkable and you can view the preserved buildings from the street, as many remain in active use today. Visit during daylight hours to best observe the architectural details and understand how the buildings relate to each other and the waterway that powered them.

A historic railroad bridge spans the mill's tail race, connecting the complex to the regional rail network that brought raw materials and shipped finished goods. This structure demonstrates how the factory was integrated into the larger transportation system of its era.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 41.90500,-71.32000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10