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Holbrook was first settled by Europeans (mostly British colonists) in 1710 as the southern part of Old Braintree, and was officially incorporated on February 29, 1872, the last town created from the former lands of Braintree. It was formerly known as East Randolph, being divided from Randolph by track from the Old Colony Railroad line. wikipedia

Holbrook includes: Brookville and Burrage.
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1710 - Holbrook / East Randolph is settled
Massachusetts City and Town Incorporation and Settlement Dates
1854 - East Randolph
East Randolph, a post-office of Norfolk county, Massachusetts.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.
1872 - Holbrook is incorporated
Massachusetts City and Town Incorporation and Settlement Dates
1895 - Holbrook
Holbrook, formerly East Ran'dolph, a post village and township of Norfolk co., Mass., 15 miles by S. of Boston. The village has a town hall, a high school, 3 churches, a free public library, a bank, a newspaper office, and manufactures of boots and shoes. Pop. 2474.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott
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Holbrook, formerly East Randolph, a post-village and township (town) of Norfolk co., Mass., on the New York, New Haven and Hartford R., 15 miles S. of Boston. The town has a town-hall, free public library, a bank, and manufactures of boots and shoes. Pop. of the town in 1900, 2229. The banking point is Randolph.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher
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Holbrook Town Forest:

Enjoy the outdoors by exploring the Holbrook Town Forest. It's a great place for hiking, jogging, or a peaceful nature walk. The forest has well-maintained trails, making it an excellent spot for nature enthusiasts.

Holbrook Public Library:

Visit the Holbrook Public Library for a quiet reading spot or to check out some books. Libraries often host events, so be sure to inquire about any interesting programs or lectures they might have scheduled.

Pond Meadow Park:

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Holbrook Historical Society:

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