Legendary Locals of Dracut

Rebecca A. Duda

• Publisher: Legendary Locals
• Year: 2014
• Edition: 0
• eBook ISBN:
  9781439648889
• Topic: History
• Subtopic: North American History
• Index: History

Established in 1669 as a small farming village on the banks of the Merrimack River, Dracut's early settlers made their mark during the American Revolution. From French nobleman Louis Ansart, who became an American citizen and settled in the area, to Dracut's own Joseph Bradley Varnum, the town played a pivotal role in the founding of the nation. More recently, Dracut continues to be the home of modern-day patriots such as Michael Monahan, who left college to serve in the Vietnam War, and Capt. John Ogonowski, who gave his life on September 11, 2001. Dracut has been home to numerous other local legends'Dr. Christos Daoulas was the longest-serving Massachusetts school superintendent, and Dennis Piendak oversaw incredible growth and expansion during his 28 years as town manager. Dracut was also home to the indomitable Polly Urquhart, whose name now graces the corner where her store once stood; Rev. Larry Zimmerman, the pastor of the Old Yellow Meeting House for 33 years; and Edmund Murphy, the dean of Massachusetts high school football coaches. These are a few of the many amazing people who came from a town that was once known as simply 'the wildernesse north of the Merrimac.'

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication
• Table of Contents
• Foreword
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• CHAPTER ONE Community Builders: Establishment and Growth
• CHAPTER TWO The Noblest Profession: The Teachers
• CHAPTER THREE Artistic Endeavors: Musicians, Actors, Authors, and Entertainers
• CHAPTER FOUR For Love of Country: Veterans and Those Who Sacrificed All
• CHAPTER FIVE Commerce: Farms, Factories, and Fortunes
• CHAPTER SIX Preserving Dracut: Past and Future
• Bibliography
• Index