Leicester was named recently as one of Central Massachusett's top ten sports towns by the Worcester Telegram and Gazette.
Home of Eli Whitney, the inventor of the cotton gi, Whitney attended the Leicester Academy which is now known as Leicester High School.
Leicester also played an important role in the Revolutionary War. Militia and military minuteman marched to Lexington and Concord to aid in the defeat of the British regulars. The term "minuteman" originated in Leicester.
Leicester is in the 01524 zip code and 508 area code.
Founded: 1722
Population: 10,990
Size: 23 sq. miles
Schools:
http://www.city-data.com/school/Leicester-Massachusetts.html
Website:
www.leicesterma.org
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