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Introduction to Dudley, Massachusetts
Dudley, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 16 miles SW of Worcester, Massachusetts and 49 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Worcester metropolitan area. Dudley has a population of 10,036.
Dudley History
Dudley was settled in 1714 and incorporated in 1732. The town was the main manufacturer of the “Brogan Boots” and standard issue uniforms worn by the Union Army during the Civil War. During the Battle of Gettysburg the first casualties were Union soldiers from Dudley. General George Washington camped in this area when he planed to intercept the British Fleet retreating from Boston.
Dudley and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Dudley
Dudley is a small town with a quaint, rural atmosphere. It mostly serves as a bedroom community; hence it is an ideal place to relax. It has a few parks and also a golf course. The area has some good shopping malls as well. There are a number of ponds and reservoirs which are ideal for recreation.
Dudley Transportation
Worcester Regional Airport serves the area.
Dudley Higher Education
The local college is the Nichols College.
Comparing Dudley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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