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Woburn, Massachusetts

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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Founded 1642 | Population 40,000 | Peak 40,000 (2024) | County Middlesex County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Woburn, Massachusetts

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1642 Founded: Woburn was founded in Middlesex County.
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1889 Incorporated: Woburn was officially incorporated as a city.
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1986 Civil Action: Toxic water.
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2010 Modern Era: Woburn continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1642 Culture
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1889 Government
Incorporated
1986 Disaster
Civil Action
2010 Culture
Modern Era

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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