We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around South Billerica. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for South Billerica.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of South Billerica. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around South Billerica.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around South Billerica. See our Newspapers Page for South Billerica.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for South Billerica ...
Looking for more information about South Billerica? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to South Billerica, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for South Billerica.
Adding South Billerica to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of South Billerica in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for South Billerica was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<4>
From that list, the South Billerica post office opened in 1878.
We also found South Billerica in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
If you're interested in how the shape of Massachusetts' counties, including Middlesex, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
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The elevation is an estimate for the area around South Billerica - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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A copy of their list with background information can be found at: