Uxbridge, MA/title> </head> <body> <p><center><img border="0" src="lib.gif" width="660" height="432"> <center></p> <center> <p align="center"><font size="1" face="Arial"><a href="blackstone.htm">Blackstone</a> • <a href="douglas.htm">Douglas</a> • <a href="GraftonDaily/index.htm">Grafton</a> • <a href="hopedale.htm">Hopedale</a> • <a href="mendon.htm">Mendon</a> • <a href="millbury.htm">Millbury</a> •<a href="millville.htm"> Millville</a> • <a href="northbridge.htm">Northbridge</a> • <a href="sutton.htm">Sutton</a> • <a href="upton.htm">Upton</a> • </font></p> <p align="center"> <font SIZE="2" face="Arial"><a href="http://www.socialweb.net/Clients/BlackstoneDaily/"><span style="background-color: #CCFFCC"> Submit/Find An Event </span></a><span style="background-color: #CCFFCC">ll <a href="table_of_contents.htm">Table of Contents</a> ll <a href="shops.htm">Shops/Dining </a>ll <a href="tg-index.htm">Explore the Valley</a> ll <a href="indexc.htm">Home </a></span></font> </p> <p align="center"><font size="2" face="Arial"> Comprehensive <a href="uxfacts.htm">Uxbridge Town Facts</a> / <a href="uxseal.htm">About Our Town Seal </a> // <a href="uxvillages.htm">Uxbridge's Villages</a> // <a href="uxoverview.htm">Historic Overview</a></font> </p> <p align="center"><b><font face="Bernhard Modern Roman" size="4">UXBRIDGE</font></b> </p> <p align="center"> <font size="2"> Located 15 miles south of Worcester and 25 miles north of Providence, Uxbridge was very prosperous in agriculture, industrialization from the 1700s to mid 1900s and now is facing steady residential growth. Its water power led to many mills being built in the 18th-early 20th centuries, but before that it was home to a Nipmuc Indian village and Christian Indian Praying settlement in the mid 1600s, a 1770 Quaker Meeting House still intact, a library in 1775 and a grammar school in 1788. </font> </p> <p align="center"><font size="2">The Stanley Woolen Mill was at one time the longest running woolen mill in the country but it has faced hard times in the last two decades. It is under renovation and will house shops and businesses in the future. The Blackstone Canal and towpath and the Blackstone River tell of a storied past, including Underground Railroad activity, the first woman voter in the U.S., and involvement in historic wars and Shays Rebellion in America's early life.</font> </p> <p align="center"><font size="2">Uxbridge is still a mecca for the arts with galleries and fine shops housed along South Main Street and in Bernat Mills and the renovated Uxbridge Inn, aka Savers Bank. The Cocke'n Kettle and Oyster Cabin are fine restaurants adding tot he charm and allure of Uxbridge. Its history is profound.</font> </p> <p align="center"><font size="2">Coldwater Fisheries: Uxbridge: Bacon Brook, Cold Spring Brook, Emerson Brook</font> </p> <p align="center"><font size="2">Trail: <b>Uxbridge/Douglas</b>, etc: New England Trunkline Trail: Franklin MA to Willimantic CT 55 mile trail (Bay State Trail Riders, 76 NW Main St, Douglas, MA 01516) SNETT - Eventually, this trail is intended to connect to the Ma Central Rail Trail, a 140 mile rails to trails project from Boston to Northampton, Ma.</font> </p> <p align="center"><font size="2">River Bend Farm, 287 Oak St - towpath along historic Blackstone Canal</font> </p> <p align="center"><b><font COLOR="#808000">Uxbridge Assets </p> </font><font SIZE="2" COLOR="#ff0000"> <p>BLACKSTONE HERITAGE STATE PARK RIVER BEND FARM</font></b><font SIZE="2"><br> 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569 </font><b><font SIZE="2" COLOR="#008000">508-278-7604</font></b><font SIZE="2"><br> <b>Contact: </b>Val E. Stegemoen <b>Email address: </b></font><u><font SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000ff">blackstone.heritage@state.ma.us</font></u><font SIZE="2"><br> <b>Website: </b></font><u><font SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000ff">mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/blst.htm</p> </font></u><font SIZE="2"> <p>The site recalls the role of canals in transporting raw materials and manufactured goods between emerging industrial centers. Walk along restored sections of the canal and towpath from the visitors center. View “Farm to Factory” exhibits located in the historic Voss barn.</p> <b> <p>Exhibit: The Archaeological Study and Relocation of the Almshouse Burying Ground of Uxbridge</b>. It addresses the questions about the 1985 excavation of the 19th century burying ground in the path of the widening of Rt. 146. Learn what the Boston University, Department of Public Archaeology study of the remains revealed about the community and the local poor farm system of caring for our less fortunate neighbors. The exhibit is open weekends 10am-4pm.River Bend Farm Visitor's Center at 508 278-6486 or the Uxbridge Historic Cemetery Committee at 508 278-2133.</p> </font><b><font SIZE="2" COLOR="#ff0000"> <p>QUAKER MEETINGHOUSE OF SOUTH UXBRIDGE</font></b><font SIZE="2"><br> On the corner of Quaker Highway (MA-146A) and Aldrich Street. (MA-98), Uxbridge, MA 01569 </font><b><font SIZE="2" COLOR="#008000">508-278-2971</font></b><font SIZE="2"><br> <b>Contact: </b>Richard Frechette <b>Email address: </b></font><u><font SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000ff">Richard.Frechette@doc.ri.gov</p> </font></u><font SIZE="2"> <p>An early Quaker Meeting House of South Uxbridge. </p> </font><b><font SIZE="2" COLOR="#ff0000"> <p>IRONSTONE DISTRICT SCHOOL # 7 SOUTH UXBRIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION </font></b><font SIZE="2"><br> 106 Ironstone Road, Uxbridge, MA 01569 </font><b><font SIZE="2" COLOR="#008000">508-278-6218 508-278-3287</font></b><font SIZE="2"><br> <b>Contact: </b>Cynthia Walenty <b>Email address: </b></font><u><font SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000ff">walenty75@charter.net</p> </font></u><font SIZE="2"> <p>A 19th Century furnished one room school house.</p> <p> </font><b><font SIZE="2" COLOR="#ff0000">CORNET JOHN FARNUM HOUSE </font></b><font SIZE="2"><br> 44 Mendon St (RT 16), Uxbridge, MA 01569 </font><b><font SIZE="2" COLOR="#008000">508-278-9426</font></b><font SIZE="2"><br> <b>Contact: </b>Shelley Merriam</p> <p>The Farnum House, built c. 1710 was Uxbridge's first Meeting House. It has been extensively restored and today contains many early furnishing. Today the house is maintained by the Uxbridge Historical Commission and Historical Society.</p> </font><b><font SIZE="2" COLOR="#ff0000"> <p>DEBORAH WHEELOCK CHAPTER HOUSE, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION </font></b><font SIZE="2"><br> North Main Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569<br> <b>Contact: </b>Deborah Wheelock Chapter <b>Email address: </b></font><u><font SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000ff"><a href="mailto:offcenter01569@aol.com">offcenter01569@aol.com</a></font></u> </p> <p><u><font size="2" color="#0000ff">-----------------------</font></u> </p> <div> <p><font size="2">Enjoy the <a href="http://www.uxbridgelibrary.org">Museum Pass from Uxbridge Free Library</a> which allows admission to great cultural institutions at greatly reduced prices. These passes can be ordered online with a valid library card # and PIN. Call for more information if preferred, 508-278-8624. </font> </div> <p align="center"> <font size="2"><a href="http://www.uxbridgema.com/">Economic Development Website</a> <a href="cm-lt.htm">ll Lydia Taft: First Woman Voter in USA</a></font> </p> <p align="center"><font size="2"><a href="cm-swm.htm">Stanley Woolen Mill</a> ll <a href="whitin.htm">A Real Hero Visits Whitin School</a> ll <a href="NR-uxb.htm">National Register Properties</a></font> </p> <p><font size="2"><a href="quaker.htm"> 1770 Quaker Meeting House in Uxbridge</a></font> <p align="center"> <font size="2">1/27/04 <a href="uxbos127.htm">Uxbridge BOS Meeting - Blanchard School, 40B and Gravel Pit</a></font> </p> <p align="center"> <font size="2"> <a href="http://www.uxbridgenow.com">Uxbridge Now</a> // <a href="WTuxbridge.htm">Uxbridge Walking Tour</a> // <a href="uxhist.htm">Uxbridge Historical Events</a></font> </p> <p align="center"> <font size="2"><a href="past__future.htm">The Past and Future of Blanchard School</a> // <a href="http://www.uxbridgemass.info">Uxbridge Mass Info</a></font> </p> <p align="center"> <font size="2"><a href="http://www.state.ma.us/sec/cis/cistel/uxbridge.htm">Helpful Phone #s</a> / <a href="resource.htm">General Resources</a> <a href="http://www.uxbridgelibrary.org">New Library Website</a> <a href="uxbridgecharette.htm">Uxbridge Charette</a></font> </p> <p align="center"> <font size="2"><a href="wheelocksville.htm">Wheelocksville Playground</a> <a href="1990glimpse.htm">A 1990 Glimpse of Uxbridge</a> <a href="ironstone.htm">Ironstone School</a></font> </p> <p> </p> <p><img border="0" src="carr.gif" width="542" height="300"> <font size="2"> <br> </font> <font size="1">Volunteer Carol Masiello Teaching Kids at Historic Farnum House</font> </p> <p align="center"><img border="0" src="rivuletschUX.gif" width="245" height="210"> <img border="0" src="rivuletnow.gif" width="288" height="210"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="1">Thanks to Renee Thibault for the Current Photo </font> </p> <table border="0" cellpadding="2" width="98%"> <tr> <td width="16%"><font face="Arial" size="2"><a href="http://www.uxbridgema.com">Official Page</a></font></td> <td width="16%"><font face="Arial" size="2">I<a href="http://www.uxbridgema.com">ndustrial Development</a></font></td> <td width="17%"><font face="Arial" size="2"><a href="http://www.state.ma.us/cc/uxbridge.html">Community Info </a></font></td> <td width="17%"><font face="Arial" size="2"> <a href="http://www.uxbridge.mec.edu/">Local School Site</a> </font></td> <td width="17%"><font face="Arial" size="2"><a href="http://www.state.ma.us/sec/cis/cistel/uxbridge.htm">HelpfulPhone#s</a> </font></td> <td width="17%"><font face="Arial" size="2"><a href="uxbm.htm">Board Meetings</a> </font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="16%"><font face="Arial" size="2"><a href="http://webpages.charter.net/kknapik/unnc/">Uxbridge Natives & Newcomers Club</a> </font></td> <td width="16%"><font face="Arial" size="2"><a href="vets2.htm">Veterans Services</a></font></td> <td width="17%"><font face="Arial" size="2"> <a href="http://www.mlin.lib.ma.us/cgi-bin/ldap_display.pl?display=org&searchroot=libkey=PU-UXBRIDGE-FREE,ou=Central,o=mlin.lib.ma.us&backgif=results.gif&user=public">Library</a> </font></td> <td width="17%"><a href="arts.htm"><font size="2">The Arts District</font></a></td> <td width="17%"><font face="Arial" size="2"><b><a href="uxbridge_zone.htm">How Is Uxbridge Zoned?</a></b></font> </td> <td width="17%"><font size="2"><a href="worship.htm">Area Churches</a></font></td> </tr> </table> <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Thanks to the Blackstone River and other water power sources, Uxbridge evolved from a diverse economy of industrial development with iron forging hammering and textiles, along with hard working farms, saw and grist mills and even, a gin distillery from the eighteenth century on. Incorporated in 1727, Uxbridge was home to a diverse group: the Nipmuc Indians, Quakers from nearby Rhode Island as well as Christian Indian converts. Thus, Uxbridge is filled with powerful histories reflected in the granite Crown and Eagle Mills, the Capron Mills, along with the 1770 Quaker meeting House all still remaining today. An <a href="uxbridge_1880.htm">outline of the residences and overview of the entire town in 1880</a> shows a very changed landscape, yet many key landmarks still exist.</font> </p> <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Today, Uxbridge is the home to River Bend Visitors Center at Oak Street and Hartford Avenue, a beautiful setting that has emerged from an old farm along the historic Blackstone canal offering walkways and scenic beauty as well as the National Heritage Corridor Visitors Center and yearlong events. An art gallery and recently, an emerging <a href="arts.htm"> Arts District</a> is downtown and the town offers many amenities and delights to residents and visitors alike.</font> </p> <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">There are 5-6 churches in the community, including: the North Uxbridge Baptist on Hartford Ave, the First Congregational Church on Court Street, St. Mary's Catholic on Mendon Street, the Church of the Nazarene on Douglas Street. Taft Memorial United Methodist and the Mendon-Uxbridge Unitarian-Universalist Church on Maple Street. </font> </p> <p><img border="0" src="BVDUX.gif" width="655" height="243"> </p> <p><center><img border="0" src="jcfarnum.gif" width="656" height="414"><center/></p> <p><font size="2"><b>John Cornet Farnum House</b></font></p> <p><font face="Verdana" size="2"> <a href="bdindex.htm">Blackstone Daily</a></font><center/></p> </body> </html>