Jefreysboro

Jefreysboro or locally Jeffreysboro, a small town in Franklin County, Massachusetts.

History
Jefreysboro was settled in 1766 on the site of an abandoned mill that was said to have been located in the area during the early 17th century and ceased to operate in 1669 due to mysterious deaths of local workers. The town was named after Jefrey Prycer a local landowner in the area who rebuilt the mill in 1743 and also other structures. In the 19th century, Jefreysboro received a huge population of Irish immigrants. The Irish community grew and also contributed to the local culture and politics.

By the mid 19th century many churches were built by the Irish Catholics and also Protestants in the town. However, this caused some religious tensions between the Irish Catholics and Protestants.

Eventually, the two faiths learned to get along in peace and harmony. In 1889 Jefreysboro became the leading provider of farming and industrial products. The town was hit by a devastating storm in 1905 and killed a dozen people and also injuring a bunch more.