Ashland is one of the youngest towns in the New England area, having only been settled in the early 18th century. But before the town’s settlement, Ashland was occupied by Megunko Native Americans. In turn, the grand Megunko Hill was named after its first citizens.
As time went on, the construction of the Boston and Albany Railroad in the 1830s helped jumpstart the town’s early development. It helped attract numerous mills and factories in the boot and shoe industry, which quickly took over many cities throughout Massachusetts.
It’s true that Ashland left its agricultural roots for something more industrial and suburban, but the architecture of current colonial homes and buildings reminds residents of its origins.
But as in other nearby areas, both aging and newer structures can be quite susceptible to pest infestations.