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Located in
the northwest section of Middlesex County, the town of Tyngsboro is a
small residential community divided by the Merrimack River and dotted
with numerous streams, lakes and great ponds. The towns of Dunstable,
Groton, Westford, Chelmsford and Dracut are among its bordering
neighbors, as well as the city of Lowell and the state of New
Hampshire.
Tyngsboro
has long been recognized as the "gateway" to the White Mountains while
conveniently located only thirty minutes form Boston along the Route 3
corridor. This strategic position in the Merrimack Valley has enabled
Tyngsboro to enjoy a tremendous burst in residential construction while
retaining its small town, rural charm.
Founded in
1675 by Colonel Jonathan Tyng, Tyngsboro had a difficult settlement
period consisting of a series of small, but bloody, skirmishes with the
local Indian tribes. In fact, several colonial era homes in town still
have emergency passageways used during these attacks; Tyngsboro was
incorporated as a town in 1809.
During the
town’s development, it became known for its ferries, quarries, and box
companies. Until the late 1960’s it was a vacation community with a
large seasonal population.
The town is
rich with outdoor and recreational opportunities, including boating,
fresh water fishing, golf, hiking, horseback riding, hunting,
picnicking, snowmobiling, ice skating and cross country skiing. All of
these activities can be enjoyed on the 1,040 acres of the
Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest. Other points of interest include
Vesper Country Club, Tyngsboro Country Club and a number of fine
restaurants.
The
Tyngsboro of present day is a growing community boasting a new
Junior-Senior High School, and a new police station, town hall, library
and a progressive capital plan. These positive developments epitomize
the town’s desire to offer its residents the municipal services of a
larger community with all the charm and flair of a small New England
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