Massachusetts
This town’s name isn’t a punch line. Or is it? Exploring Athol’s surprisingly posh, somewhat scandalous Scottish roots.
The Massachusetts town’s name is often the butt of jokes. However, Athol is a direct descendant of Scottish nobility. Well, almost.
The Boston Globe This town’s name isn’t a punch line. Or is it? Exploring Athol’s surprisingly posh, somewhat scandalous Scottish roots. The Massachusetts town’s name is often the butt of jokes. However, Athol is a direct descendant of Scottish nobil... [7606 chars]