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Framingham, Massachusetts

A historic Massachusetts town that became a city in 2018, Framingham sits along the old Boston Post Road and played a role in the start of the American Revolution. It's internationally famous for the Framingham Heart Study, a groundbreaking medical research project running since 1948 that transformed our understanding of heart disease.

Founded 1675 | Population 74,000 | Peak 74,000 (2024) | County Middlesex County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Framingham, Massachusetts

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1675Founded: Framingham was settled by Puritan colonists along the old Connecticut Path.

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1775Revolution: Framingham militiamen marched to Concord on April 19, joining the opening battle of the American Revolution.

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1948Heart Study Begins: The Framingham Heart Study launched, becoming the most important longitudinal cardiovascular study in history.

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1960Tech Corridor: Framingham became part of the Route 128/I-495 technology corridor, attracting major corporations.

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2018Becomes a City: Framingham voters approved a city charter, transitioning from town meeting to city government after 318 years.

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Did You Know?

The Framingham Heart Study has been running since 1948 and revolutionized understanding of heart disease.

Framingham only became a city in 2018 after centuries as a town.

Shoppers World was one of the first shopping malls in America.

Framingham is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Framingham was founded in 1675.

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