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Leominster

Massachusetts, United States

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Leominster, city, Worcester county, north-central Massachusetts, U.S. It lies on the Nashua River, just southeast of Fitchburg and about 40 miles (64 km) northwest of Boston. The site, purchased from the Nashua Indians in 1701, was originally part of Lancaster. It was separately incorporated as a town in 1740 and named for Leominster, England. Combs were first made there in 1775 by Obadia Hills from animal horns, and the manufacture of combs subsequently became the leading economic activity. After the introduction of celluloid as a material for comb making in the 20th century, a more diversified economy developed. The local ...(100 of 194 words)

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