Explore this industrial neighborhood which emerged following the creation of the Chicopee Manufacturing Company which opened in 1901. The Chicopee Mill attracted many workers to settle throughout the surrounding area which led to the emergence of homes meant to house the workers and their families. Learn about this close-knit neighborhood and explore the many music history monuments in the area ranging from Weaver D’s Delicious Fine foods to the steeple where R.E.M. played their first show. You will also witness the serene nature spaces of the North Oconee River which lines this historic district. 

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