Leominster

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Leominster MA is a city located in Worcester County Massachusetts with a population exceeding 40 thousand people with a mayoral form of government. Both Route 2 and Route 12 pass through Leominster and Interstate 190 begins here. Official Website Leominster Schools Community Radio Station

Leominster History

Probably taking the name from Leominster, Herefordshire, England, the region was originally inhabited by various divisions of the Pennacook or Nipmuc Native Americans, who lived along the Nashua River. The river provided fertile soil for the cultivation of corn, beans, squash and tobacco. European settlers began arriving in the mid-17th century and in 1653, the area of Leominster was first founded as part of the town of Lancaster.

^]The European settlers and native people lived peacefully for a number of years, until the start of King Philip’s War in 1675

The violent war between the native Indians and early settlers killed hundreds of people and drove off the inhabitants from the area. After the war, Lancaster remained virtually deserted until a new land grant was offered to residents in 1701 To prevent further conflict with the native Indians, the settlers negotiated with Chief Sholan of the Nashaway tribe for the land.^] It would be the only parcel of land to be legally purchased in Central Massachusetts.

By 1737, the area of Leominster had gained enough residents to be incorporated as a separate town. The town of Leominster was officially incorporated on June 23, 1740.

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