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Here are a few interesting facts about Tewksbury, Massachusetts:
- Tewksbury was first settled in 1637 and officially incorporated as a town in 1734. It has a rich history dating back to the colonial era and played a significant role in the American Revolution.
- Tewksbury is home to the largest state hospital in Massachusetts, the Tewksbury State Hospital. It was originally called the State Almshouse and opened in 1854 to house and care for the mentally ill, disabled, and elderly.
- The town is named after a village in England called Tewkesbury.
- In March 1876, Alexander Graham Bell made the first successful telephone call at his lab in Boston, and the receiving end of the call was located in Tewksbury.
- The town is also notable for being the birthplace of baseball player Mickey Cochrane and astronaut Sunita Williams.
- Some popular attractions in Tewksbury include the Tewksbury Historical Society Museum, the Tewksbury Public Library, and the nearby Lowell National Historical Park.
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