Boston-Worcester steam railroad extended to Westborough
- Date Range
- 1824 – 1824
- Title
- Boston-Worcester steam railroad extended to Westborough
- What occurred
- In 1824 the Boston-Worcester steam railroad was extended to Westborough. This brought a new era to the town industry as Westborough shipped out boots, shoes, straw hats, sleighs, textiles, bicycles, and other products. Most notably, the town quickly became a primary milk shipper to the Boston community.
- Location
- Westborough, MA
- Image Citation
- http://www.hope1842.com/guHopperRvsd.html
- Student name(s)
- Ryan Gallary