Prescott

Drowned for Boston

State: Massachusetts County: Hampshire County Founded: 1822 Abandoned: 1938 Peak Population: 400+

Prescott was one of four towns (Dana, Enfield, Greenwich, Prescott) disincorporated and flooded to create the Quabbin Reservoir for Boston's water supply. Residents were relocated and buildings demolished. The site is now underwater.

Quick Facts

  • One of four drowned towns
  • Created Quabbin Reservoir
  • Underwater since 1938

Location

Address: Quabbin Reservoir, MA

Coordinates: 42.4, -72.3167