Framingham

Framingham

Framingham is a New England town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 68,318 as of the United States 2010 Census. Framingham, sited on the ancient trail known as the Old Connecticut Path, was first settled when John Stone settled on the west bank of the Sudbury River in 1647. In 1660, Thomas Danforth, an official of the Bay Colony, formerly of Framlingham, Suffolk, received a grant of land at "Danforth's Farms" and began to accumulate over 15,000 acres . He strenuously resisted petitions for incorporation of the town, which was officially incorporated in 1700,...
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County:Middlesex County
State:Massachusetts
Country:United States of America
Population:66,910
Area:26.4 sq. mi.
Time zone:North American Eastern Time Zone
Also known as:Framingham, Massachusetts

Famous landmarks in Framingham

Framingham Railroad Station
Framingham Railroad Station

Framingham Railroad Station built is 1885 is an historic Boston and Albany Railroad station located in Framingham, Massachusetts. Designed by noted...
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Moses Ellis House
Moses Ellis House

Moses Ellis House is a historic house, designed by architect Alexander Rice Esty, located at 283 Pleasant Street in Framingham, Massachusetts. It was...
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Whit's Diner
Whit's Diner

Whit's Diner is a historic diner at 184A Fountain Street in Framingham, Massachusetts. It was built by the Worcester Lunch Car Company and added to...
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First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church is an historic Baptist church on 1013 Worcester Road in Framingham, Massachusetts. First Baptist Church Cornerstone was laid in...
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St. John's Episcopal Church
St. John's Episcopal Church

The former St. John's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church on Maynard Road and Church Street in Framingham, Massachusetts. It is now the...
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Colleges and universities in Framingham

Framingham State College
Framingham State College
Founded:1839
Enrollment:5,953 (2010)
Blaine the Beauty Career Schools-Framingham
Blaine the Beauty Career Schools-Framingham
The Career Institute of American International College, Framingham
The Career Institute of American International College, Framingham
American Career Institute-Framingham
American Career Institute-Framingham

Famous residents of Framingham

Matt Bushell
Matt Bushell
Film Actor, TV Actor

Matt Bushell is the actor who portrays Phil Dwyer in the Twilight movie. He was also a henchman on Heroes Series 1.

Famous people born in Framingham

Jo Dee Messina
Jo Dee Messina
Musical Artist, TV Actor

Jo Dee Marie Messina , known professionally as Jo Dee Messina, is an American country music artist. She has charted nine Number One singles on the...
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Anthony Barbieri
Anthony Barbieri
Film Actor, TV Actor

Anthony J. Barbieri is an American comedy writer and performer. He has appeared on television programs such as Crank Yankers and Jimmy Kimmel Live....
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Ginger Fish
Ginger Fish
Musical Artist

Kenneth Robert Wilson , better known by his stage name Ginger Fish, is an American drummer primarily known for playing drums for Marilyn Manson...
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Ngoli Onyeka Okafor
Ngoli Onyeka Okafor
Film Actor

Ngoli “Ngo” Onyeka Okafor is a Nigerian American male model, actor and Two-time Golden Gloves boxer and actor. He is of Igbo decent, with...
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Mark Anthony Parrish
Mark Anthony Parrish
Film Actor

Mark Anthony Parrish is an American actor, producer, social and liberal political activist. Parrish was born in Framingham, Massachusetts, USA. He...
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Matt Bushell
Matt Bushell
Film Actor, TV Actor

Matt Bushell is the actor who portrays Phil Dwyer in the Twilight movie. He was also a henchman on Heroes Series 1.

Beth Shea
Beth Shea
Film Actor

Beth Shea is a film actress, writer and producer.

Airports in or near Framingham

Lawrence Municipal Airport
Lawrence Municipal Airport
Airport code:LWM
New Bedford Regional Airport
New Bedford Regional Airport
Airport code:EWB
Westerly State Airport
Westerly State Airport
Airport code:WST
Hanscom Field
Hanscom Field
Airport code:BED

U.S. state

Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Population:378,787 (1790)

Massachusetts is a state in the New England region, on the East coast of the United States.

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