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Introduction to Groton, Massachusetts
Groton, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 12 miles SW of Nashua, New Hampshire (center to center) and 31 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts.The town is home to some 9,547 residents.
Groton History
Following the Indian Trials in the Bay Area, John Tinker was instrumental in the formation of Groton. The early dwellers settled near the mouth of Nod Brook on the Nashua and began operating businesses with the Nashaway Indians. Groton was settled and officially incorporated in 1655. Indians attacked Groton during King Philip's War in 1676, when the entire town was reduced to ashes except for four garrison houses. Two years later, the survivors returned to restore the city.
Groton and Nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Groton
Silver Lake State Park, Great Brook Farm State Park and Miller State Park are several natural parks in the area. Nearby attractions include the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, the Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge, the Lowell National Historical Park, the Whistler House Museum of Art, the Fruitland Museums, and the Concord Museum.
Groton Transportation
Flights are available from the Bradley International Airport.
Groton Higher Education
Colleges near Groton include Middlesex Community College, Brandeis University and Fitchburg State College.
Groton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
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| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Groton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
Ratings range from
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