Eastbury

Eastbury, a large town located in Franklin County, Massachusetts and the major center of education and commercial trade. Eastbury University is the most prestigious and wealthiest in the area and part of the Greenfield-Eastbury area

History
According to early legends, a massacre happened to the local tribes by a mysterious people in 1645. However, this was an early record that became a legend in the early 17th century and late 18th century. Also, it's speculated that the early explorers just made up that myth to scare away others from settling down. The official settlement of Eastbury was founded by George Robert Brecker in 1709 and was incorporated in 1765 by the local charter. In 1806 the town became known as the cultural capital of Franklin County.

Sir Edward's Towne
Sir Edward of Wakeleigh, was thought to have been an adventurer, soldier, and landowner who was said to have been involved with many legendary feats.

His origins remain a mystery and the location of Wakeleigh is unknown but thought to have been located in England.

The earliest name of Eastbury was thought to be Sir Edward's Towne settled by him in the late 17th century.

Nevertheless, this was disputed and the records showed that nobody had such a claim on the area and the land.

Eastbury Phenomena Movement
The town of Eastbury was later the site of the Phenomena Movement of Franklin County started in 1845 and was the place where the most important discoveries happened. Many people came to Eastbury University to study the paranormal, and unexplained mysteries of the world. The Cartner family made lots of contributions to the movement and also their numerous discoveries made in the region were highly praised.

Eastbury Horror Case
Then came the Eastbury Horror Case, a series of grisly murders of a dozen women dumped into the Black Creek Lake. Also, the mass hysteria started when the partially eaten corpse of an unidentified woman was found near the lake. This started to give life to stories about a cannibal on the loose in the county.

Neighborhoods
Downtown Eastbury, the downtown area of Eastbury and has buildings dating back to the 1930s. Also, modern architecture is seen in some sections of the town.

Southford Heights, a predominantly African American neighborhood that was founded in the late 1890s and now has a blend of the Caribbean and Hispanic culture. The neighborhood is also home to many restaurants that specialize in Latino cuisine

Philipstowne, the most historic section of Eastbury was settled in the early 17th century and has an abundance of historical landmarks and museums.

Hollbrook, a large neighborhood with a lot of historical houses and buildings dating back to the 18th century and was settled by the Irish in the 19th century.

Points of Interest

 * Holy Shepherd Catholic Church
 * University of Eastbury, the most prestigious university in the area and also known for its innovative study of pseudoscience and paranormal research.
 * Hallisey Observatory
 * Eastbury Library
 * The Sewers of Eastbury
 * Arbeville Inn
 * Dogheny Theater
 * Galmacci's Grocery Store
 * Kurtz Brothers Traveling Circus, an annual event that is run by the German-born immigrants known as the Kurtz Brothers.