How did Arlington get the name Arlington?

A-Town by Adam Fish

May 2, 201811:36Government & Organizations

Throughout its history, Arlington has had three names: Menotomy, West Cambridge and finally, Arlington. How did the town earn the name it has today? This week we sat down with local historian Richard A. Duffy to find out...

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