Nashoba Valley facts for kids
The Nashoba Valley is a special area in Massachusetts. You can find it in the northwestern part of Middlesex County and the northeastern part of Worcester County. It's generally located around where two major roads, Interstate 495 and Massachusetts Route 2, meet.
Long ago, the town of Littleton, Massachusetts was known as Nashoba. It was a "Praying Indian" town, which means it was a community where Native Americans lived and had adopted some Christian practices. Today, a popular place for skiing and snowboarding, the Nashoba Valley Ski Area, is located on a spot called Nashoba Hill.
Towns in the Nashoba Valley
While there isn't a super strict boundary, many towns consider themselves part of the Nashoba Valley. These towns often share a sense of community and work together on different projects.
Places Named Nashoba
The name "Nashoba" is used by many different organizations and places in the area. This shows how important the name is to the region's identity. Here are some examples:
- Nashoba Publishing, located in Devens, is a publishing company.
- Nashoba Regional High School in Bolton helps students learn and grow.
- Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer provides important healthcare services.
- Nashoba Valley Ski Area in Westford and Littleton is a fun place for winter sports.
- Nashoba Valley Technical High School in Westford teaches students valuable technical skills.
- The Nashoba Valley Winery in Bolton makes local wines.
