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出版Arcadia Publishing, 2010
主題History / United States / State & Local / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)History / United States / State & Local / General
ISBN07385733459780738573342
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=NqRVepForzUC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋From its pre-Colonial origins to the hustle and bustle of today, Billerica has remained a thriving village with something for everyone. Surrounded by lakes, rivers, and footpaths that became the building blocks of the state's road system, Billerica's history reflects the growth trends of a young nation--a history steeped in courage, independence, prosperity, and celebration. Originally the Shawshin Wilderness, the fledgling settlement took the name Billerica and was incorporated as a town in 1655. The territory initially included lands that would become parts of Bedford, Tewksbury, Wilmington, and Carlisle. For the next three centuries, farmers, weavers, merchants, millers, and craftsmen sought out Billerica for its agricultural opportunity, potential waterpower, recreational attractions, and strategic travel routes.