Pronounced "WOO-burn," this north Boston suburb gained national attention through the book and film "A Civil Action," which chronicled the community's fight against industrial water contamination that caused childhood leukemia.
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Founded1642|Population40,000|Peak40,000(2024)|CountyMiddlesex County
Top 10 Most Important Events for Woburn, Massachusetts
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1642Founded: Woburn was founded in Middlesex County.
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1889Incorporated: Woburn was officially incorporated as a city.
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1986Civil Action: Toxic water.
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2010Modern Era: Woburn continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Did You Know?
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WOO-burn.
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A Civil Action toxic water.
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N Boston suburb.
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Woburn is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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Woburn was founded in 1642.
Famous People from Woburn, Massachusetts
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Benjamin Thompson
Writer, Engineer · Born Mar 26, 1753 · Died Aug 21, 1814 (age 61)
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Eric Bogosian
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Apr 24, 1953 · Age 72
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Nancy Kerrigan
Film Director, Figure Skater · Born Oct 13, 1969 · Age 56
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Christopher J. Coyne
Catholic Priest, Catholic Bishop · Born Jun 17, 1958 · Age 67
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Lyle R. Wheeler
Scenographer · Born Feb 2, 1905 · Died Jan 10, 1990 (age 84)
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