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Leominster (/ ˈ l ɛ m ə n s t ər / LEM-ən-stər) is a city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the second-largest city in Worcester County, with a population of 43,222 [3] at the 2023 census. [4] Leominster is located north of Worcester and northwest of Boston. Both Route 2 and Route 12 pass through Leominster.
Map of Massachusetts House of Representatives' 4th Worcester district, based on the 2010 United States census. Massachusetts House of Representatives' 4th Worcester district in the United States is one of 160 legislative districts included in the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court. It covers the city of Leominster in Worcester County.
The Leominster Historical Society headquarters is adjacent to the square. In 1743 the common was chosen as the site of the "First Church" meeting house in Leominster. At that time, an active church congregation was required for a town to gain a charter from the Massachusetts government.
After the 2010 census, the shape of the district changed for the elections of 2012. The updated district covered central Massachusetts, including much of Worcester County, and was largely the successor to the old 3rd District. Most of the old 2nd district, including Springfield, was moved into the updated 1st district.
Francis A. Whitney, in addition to founding this company, opened a business manufacturing shirts, chairs, and thread in Leominster. [2] The historic district occupies 12 acres of land in a bend in Monoosnock Brook, about 0.25 miles (0.40 km) east of downtown Leominster, bounded on the south by Water Street and the east by Whitney Street.
The W. S. Reed Toy Company-Wachusett Shirt Company Historic District encompasses two adjacent properties at 41 and 45 Summer Street in Leominster, Massachusetts.The two properties were historically associated with the business operations of William S. Reed, a businessman who operated a toy manufacturing company among other concerns.
Route 117 west to I-190 / Route 12 – Leominster, Fitchburg: Northern terminus of Route 117 concurrency: 20.7: 33.3: To Route 2 east – Concord, Boston: Rotary with Old Union Turnpike; exit 103 on Route 2: 20.78: 33.44: To Route 2 west – Athol, Greenfield: Northern terminus; access via Fort Pond Road; exit 103 on Route 2
Leominster State Forest is a publicly owned forest with recreational features covering 4,246 acres (1,718 ha) in the Massachusetts towns of Leominster, Fitchburg, Princeton, Sterling, and Westminster. The state forest encompasses an extensive trail system, numerous small ponds, and the Crow Hills.