Seth Aldrich House
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The Seth Aldrich House or S. Aldrich House is an historic house located at 317 Aldrich Street, in Uxbridge, Massachusetts
. On October 7, 1983, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places
.
, who may have been buried near the Seth Aldrich Home, in the family cemetery. Senator
Nelson Aldrich, an Aldrich family descendent from Rhode Island, set up the banking industry and finance system in the U.S. Former Vice President
, the late Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller, was named for his mother's father, U.S. Senator Nelson Aldrich. Other Aldriches in political service included, William Aldrich
, Richard S. Aldrich
, and J. Frank Aldrich
. There are a number of Aldrich homes along Aldrich Street, and Glendale Street in the south Uxbridge section of Uxbridge. The area generally is also often referred to as Ironstone, Massachusetts
.
In the 1820–30s, nearby Aldrich Village sprang up as a community of the extended family of the Aldriches. The Aldrich family were Quakers and their community included their homes, businesses including the Jacob Aldrich Farm (and Orchard) at 389 Aldrich Street which is a light colored brick home made in a kiln nearby on River Road.
364 Aldrich Street was owned by Daniel Aldrich who ran a saw mill, a blacksmith shop and a wheelwright shop which produced numerous products such as roof shingles, wagons, and lumber. A one room schoolhouse was in the community as was an ice house cutting and storing ice from Aldrich Pond. 317 Aldrich Street was the home of Seth Aldrich and the family cemetery `is on Glendale Street, near the border with Burrillville, Rhode Island
.
Uxbridge, Massachusetts
Uxbridge is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It was first settled in 1662, incorporated in 1727 at Suffolk County, and named for the Earl of Uxbridge. Uxbridge is south-southeast of Worcester, north-northwest of Providence, and southwest of Boston. It is part of...
. On October 7, 1983, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
.
History
The section where the house is located is also known as "Aldrich Village". There is an historic Quaker Meeting House here, known as "The Old Brick", among other local historic sites. The Town of Uxbridge was first settled in 1662. The Aldrich Family of Mendon and Uxbridge, became a political force in American politics. The original ancestor was George Aldrich of MendonMendon, Massachusetts
Mendon is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 5,839 at the 2010 census.Mendon is very historic and is now part of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, the oldest industrialized region in the United States.- Early history :The Nipmuc people...
, who may have been buried near the Seth Aldrich Home, in the family cemetery. Senator
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
Nelson Aldrich, an Aldrich family descendent from Rhode Island, set up the banking industry and finance system in the U.S. Former Vice President
Vice President of the United States
The Vice President of the United States is the holder of a public office created by the United States Constitution. The Vice President, together with the President of the United States, is indirectly elected by the people, through the Electoral College, to a four-year term...
, the late Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller, was named for his mother's father, U.S. Senator Nelson Aldrich. Other Aldriches in political service included, William Aldrich
William Aldrich
William Aldrich was a United States Representative from the state of Illinois. He was born in Greenfield Center in the Town of Greenfield in New York. He attended local schools and taught school himself....
, Richard S. Aldrich
Richard S. Aldrich
Richard Steere Aldrich was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island, son of Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich.Aldrich was born in Washington, D.C. where his father was serving in Congress. Aldrich was a descendant of John Steere, one of the earliest settlers in Providence...
, and J. Frank Aldrich
J. Frank Aldrich
James Franklin Aldrich was a United States Representative from Illinois. He was born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. He moved with his parents to Chicago, Illinois in April 1861 where he attended the public schools. Later, he attended Chicago University and graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic...
. There are a number of Aldrich homes along Aldrich Street, and Glendale Street in the south Uxbridge section of Uxbridge. The area generally is also often referred to as Ironstone, Massachusetts
Ironstone, Massachusetts
Ironstone is an historic village in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, United States. It derived its name from plentiful bog iron found here which helped Uxbridge to become a center for three iron forges in the town's earliest settlement. Ironstone today is known as South Uxbridge...
.
In the 1820–30s, nearby Aldrich Village sprang up as a community of the extended family of the Aldriches. The Aldrich family were Quakers and their community included their homes, businesses including the Jacob Aldrich Farm (and Orchard) at 389 Aldrich Street which is a light colored brick home made in a kiln nearby on River Road.
364 Aldrich Street was owned by Daniel Aldrich who ran a saw mill, a blacksmith shop and a wheelwright shop which produced numerous products such as roof shingles, wagons, and lumber. A one room schoolhouse was in the community as was an ice house cutting and storing ice from Aldrich Pond. 317 Aldrich Street was the home of Seth Aldrich and the family cemetery `is on Glendale Street, near the border with Burrillville, Rhode Island
Burrillville, Rhode Island
Burrillville is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. It was incorporated as an independent municipality on November 17, 1806 when the Rhode Island General Assembly authorized the residents of then North Glocester to elect its own officers. The population was 15,955 at the 2010...
.
See also
- List of Registered Historic Places in Uxbridge, Massachusetts
- Jacob Aldrich HouseJacob Aldrich HouseThe Jacob Aldrich House, also known as the J. Aldrich House, is an historic house located at 389 Aldrich Street, in Uxbridge, Massachusetts...
- Ironstone Mill Housing and Cellar Hole
- Friends Meetinghouse (Uxbridge, Massachusetts)Friends Meetinghouse (Uxbridge, Massachusetts)The ' is an historic Friends Meeting House of the Religious Society of Friends located at the junction of Routes 146A and 98 in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. On January 24, 1974, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.-History:The Friends Meeting House is one of the last crude brick...