About Uxbridge, Massachusetts

Brief Overview

Uxbridge, a town located in Worcester County, is 16 miles south southeast of Worcester, 20 miles north northwest of Providence, and 46 miles southwest of Boston, and is home to just over 13,000 residents. Uxbridge is surrounded by the towns of Northbridge, Sutton, Menden, Douglas, Millville, and Burrillville and North Smithfield of Rhode Island. Uxbridge marks the center of the Blackstone Valley Heritage Corridor. The area is known for America's earliest industrialization for textiles, power looms for wool, cashmere woolens and manufacturing of clothing and military uniforms.

Settled in 1662 and incorporated in 1727, Uxbridge was a starting place of the American Industrial Revolution. This industrial growth was due to Uxbridge’s prime location, water power, and the Blackstone Canal. The innovators of the time greatly impacted America’s textile industry. There are now over 375 state and national historic sites located right here. Uxbridge played a main role in public education, human rights, women’s suffrage, and public health. In the late 20th century, the New York Times recognized Uxbridge for strong efforts in education reform.