What is Sterling Junction?

Back in the day when there was significant train service to Sterling, Massachusetts, the town had its own railroad depot located in the southern part of town along Route 12. This is where the epicenter of Sterling Junction was located. The place name extended across the area of town nearest the town and extending toward the Campground settlement.

See photos like the one above and learn more about the depot here:http://www.stevefisk.net/depots/sterling/sterling-jct.htm

What is Sterling Junction?

Back in the day when there was significant train service to Sterling, Massachusetts, the town had its own railroad depot located in the southern part of town along Route 12. This is where the epicenter of Sterling Junction was located. The place name extended across the area of town nearest the town and extending toward the Campground settlement.

See photos like the one above and learn more about the depot here:http://www.stevefisk.net/depots/sterling/sterling-jct.htm

Sterling as seem from above in the year 1639

The Chocksett region and the lakes of Washacum, 1639. (click on photo for larger image)

Between the lakes lay the royal residence of Sholan, the Sachem of the Nashawogg/Nashaway/
Washacum tribe.

Sterling as seem from above in the year 1639

The Chocksett region and the lakes of Washacum, 1639. (click on photo for larger image)

Between the lakes lay the royal residence of Sholan, the Sachem of the Nashawogg/Nashaway/
Washacum tribe.