Exploring the Blackstone River Valley
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Millville
Massachusetts
Millville Lock. Photo by Bob Evans, Blackstone Heritage Corridor Photography Ambassador.
Originally settled in 1662, Millville, formerly a part of Blackstone, was officially incorporated in 1916.
- The Millville Lock is one of the best preserved locks left over from the Blackstone Canal
- Gaby Hartnett, famous Chicago Cubs baseball player, grew up in Millville
- From the early 1900’s until the 1980’s, 98% of Millville’s population was Irish Catholic
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Millville Walking Tour
