1850s
Village Founding & First Church
Hubbardston is formally established in 1854, named after Thomas Hubbard. St. John the Baptist parish is organized in 1855 and the first church is built in 1857.
Key Events
1851
Irish Chain Migration
Six additional Irish families follow John Cowman to North Plains Township.
1854
Village Established
Hubbardston is formally established, named after Thomas Hubbard of Hubbard, Taylor & Co.
1855
Parish Organized
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is formally organized to serve seven Irish families.
1857
First Church Built
The first St. John the Baptist Church is built on Section 11, on John Cowman's farm.