Wales, located in south central Massachusetts, was originally known as South Brimfield, and was incorporated in 1775. The name was changed in 1828, to honor James Lawrence Wales, a local benefactor. In the 19th century, the manufacture of woolen cloth was an important industry here.
Wales St, Wales, Mass. Photograph. 1913. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1997-08-01-181/. Accessed on December 21, 2024.
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