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- Monson was originally part of the town of Brimfield and became its own town in 1775.
- The Monson Canal was once a major transportation route connecting Western Massachusetts to Hartford, Connecticut.
- Monson is known for its historic houses and buildings, including the Monson Town Hall, built in 1891, and the First Church of Monson, built in 1842.
- The town is home to the House of Art, which showcases local art and cultural events throughout the year.
- The annual Monson Summerfest, held in August, features live music, carnival rides, and food vendors.
- Monson is also home to the Monson Free Library, which was established in 1870 and is now housed in a modern building on Main Street.
- It is said that Abraham Lincoln slept in a house in Monson on his way to deliver his famous Cooper Union Address in New York City in 1860.
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