Millville in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
The Raceway
The Raceway crosses under Central Street on the southerly side of the Longfellow Municipal Center. The water moved through it from a west-to-east direction from the Blackstone River and discharged back into the river on its northeast bank.
Completed in 1877 it remains one of the few visible features of the vast manufacturing facilities along the river.
Its construction is unique in that the channel followed a curved path rather than a straight line resulting in a beautiful example of workmanship by the builders.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 42° 1.598′ N, 71° 34.871′ W. Marker is in Millville, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. Marker is on Central Street north of Ironstone Stree, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Millville MA 01529, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Millville Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Millville Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); Udor Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Thompson’s Gristmill Stone 1727 (within shouting distance of this marker); Longfellow School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blackstone Canal (about 300 feet away); Millville Main Street (about 600 feet away); “Old Cemetery” (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Millville.
Also see . . . Blackstone River (Wikipedia). (Submitted on February 24, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.