National Register of Historic Places

Ironstone Mill Housing and Cellar Hole

Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Listed
October 6, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83004124

About this property

Ironstone is a historic village, today known mainly as South Uxbridge, in the township of Uxbridge, Massachusetts, United States. It derived its name from plentiful bog iron found here which helped Uxbridge to become a center for three iron forges in the town's earliest settlement. South Uxbridge has historic sites, picturesque weddings, hospitality, industrial and distribution centers, and the new Uxbridge High School. This community borders North Smithfield, and Burrillville, Rhode Island, and Millville, Massachusetts. South Uxbridge receives municipal services from Uxbridge, for fire, police, EMS, School district, public works, and other services. There is a South Uxbridge fire station of the Uxbridge fire department. Worcester's Judicial District includes Uxbridge District Court. Ironstone appears on the Blackstone U.S. Geological Survey Map. Worcester County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5) and observes DST.

Location

Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts
42.02750, -71.60909

Categories

INDUSTRYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Ironstone Mill Housing and Cellar Hole listed on the National Register?

Ironstone Mill Housing and Cellar Hole was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 6, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Ironstone Mill Housing and Cellar Hole?

Ironstone Mill Housing and Cellar Hole is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Ironstone Mill Housing and Cellar Hole?

The period of significance for Ironstone Mill Housing and Cellar Hole is recorded as the industrial era.

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