I live in Newton, which morphed from its original name, New Town, a reference to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1688 on the land where the Waban lived, Newton is made up of 13 villages, with the intent that people could walk to their village center for their needs, such as the post office, library, and grocery store.
When we first moved to Newton, we lived in the village of Auburndale. It was named after Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which is spectacularly beautiful with rolling hills and multiple ponds. Even though I lived in Auburndale for more than ten years, I had no idea of the rich history there.
The Newton Historical Society kindly hosted a series of walks for the Newton Senior Center, and I enjoyed learning about Auburndale. I captured some of the history here:
I hope you enjoyed a little history about Newton! How about you? What interesting facts do you want to share about where you live? Thanks for leaving a comment!
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I loved reading about the history of Auburndale! It’s fascinating how the area has evolved over time. I grew up near a historical site myself, and learning those stories made my childhood so much richer. Have you personally explored any old homes or sites in Auburndale? Also, have you ever checked out local games that reflect that history, like those on polytrack?