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Laurence Place is located in the heart of Northborough,
Massachusetts.
Northborough was settled as the “Northborough”
of Marlborough in the early 1650s. In 1717, it was set off
from Marlborough, becoming the north part of Westborough.
Woodside
In January, 1776, Northborough was incorporated
as a town of its own. In 1746, the first “Meeting House”
was established under the name of The Church of Christ and
it became the center of all town activities, both religious
and legal.
Holbrook Sawmill
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Northborough has had three Town Ministers, the first being
Rev. John Martyn, who served from 1746-1767. He was succeeded
by the patriot, Peter Whitney, a Harvard graduate, who served
the town until 1816.
Gibson Mill
Rev. Whitney was followed by the Rev. Joseph
Allen who s e r ved until 1873. Both Whitney and Allen were
well-known historians and authors of their day.
Amory Barnard’s Gristmill
Northborough has been home to many famous
statesmen, authors, soldiers and financiers. Included are
Amos Rice, who served with George Washington, and Cyrus
Gale, who donated the building that now houses the Northboro
Free Library.
The Candle Factory
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