Enfield

Drowned for Boston

State: Massachusetts County: Hampshire County Founded: 1816 Abandoned: 1938 Peak Population: 1,000+

Enfield was one of four towns (Dana, Enfield, Greenwich, Prescott) disincorporated and flooded to create the Quabbin Reservoir. Residents were relocated, buildings demolished, and graves moved. A memorial marks the site.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Year-round

Difficulty: Easy

Time Needed: 1 hour

Quick Facts

  • One of four drowned towns
  • Graves were relocated
  • Memorial marks the site

Location

Address: Quabbin Reservoir, MA

Coordinates: 42.4667, -72.3