Westborough incorporated as the 100th town in Massachusetts
- Date Range
- November 18, 1717 – November 18, 1717
- Title
- Westborough incorporated as the 100th town in Massachusetts
- What occurred
- On November 18, 1717, Westborough was incorporated as the hundredth town in Massachusetts, with a total of 27 families. Several large farms were soon plotted and mills were set up along the Assabet River and Jackstraw Brook. The town received additional territory from Shrewsbury in 1793.
- Location
- Westborough, MA
- Image Citation
- https://www.digitalcommonwealth.org/search/commonwealth:z029pz735
- Student name(s)
- Ryan Gallary