Exploring the Blackstone River Valley
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Douglas
Massachusetts
E.N. Jenckes Store. Photo by Dennis Smith, Blackstone Heritage Corridor Photography Ambassador
Includes the village of East Douglas
Settled in 1721, Incorporated in 1746
- Was originally known as the town of New Sherborn
- Due to the vast forests, Douglas had a major woodcutting industry and was home to the famous Douglas Axe Company
- The New England Trunkline Trail tracks were used to haul ice from Wallum Lake as interstate commerce
- E.N. Jenckes Store and Museum is a prime example of a typical New England country store from the 19th century
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Douglas Walking Tour
