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Founded 1764 | Population 42,000 | Peak 42,000 (2024) | County Worcester County

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Latest News in Fitchburg

Feb 13, 2016
Mom and Dad who Neglected Starved Baby Learn Their Fates
BOSTON — In a case that shocked many, a Massachusetts couple faced the consequences of their actions on February 13, 2016, after…
Mar 19, 2015
Woman Whose Car Flipped Over Thinks Man Coming Help Then Sees what Hes
BOSTON — On a rainy March evening in 2015, Sarah Thompson’s drive home took a terrifying turn when her car skidded off the…
Jan 16, 2015
Mom Warns Other Parents After Cvs Medication Debacle Almost Ended Tragedy
BOSTON, Jan. 16, 2015 — A routine pharmacy visit nearly turned tragic for a Massachusetts mom, who says a mix-up at her local CV…

Complete Historical Timeline

1764 Culture
Inc

Did You Know?

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Fitchburg State.
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Paper mills.
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Twin with Leominster.

Famous People from Fitchburg, Massachusetts

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Amerie
Actor, Writer · Born Jan 12, 1980 · Age 46
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Herbert William Conn
Physician, Biologist · Born Jan 10, 1859 · Died Apr 18, 1917 (age 58)
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David K. Wyatt
Historian, University Teacher · Born Sep 21, 1937 · Died Nov 14, 2006 (age 69)
LJ
Louise Freeland Jenkins
Astronomer · Born Jul 5, 1888 · Died May 9, 1970 (age 81)
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Bruce Gordon
Stage Actor, Television Actor · Born Feb 1, 1916 · Died Jan 20, 2011 (age 94)

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