This is a collection of resources we have found for free on the web that have been useful for researching the history of Dracut.
Vital Records of Dracut, Massachusetts to 1850 (Google Book Search)
A digitized, searchable edition of this valuable book.
History
of Dracut, Massachusetts (1922). By Silas Roger Coburn
(Google Book Search)
This 433 page history mentions many of the names included in this
project.
The
History of Lowell and its People (1920). By Frederick W.
Coburn (Google Book Search)
Volume 1 of Coburn's History describes, among other topics
of interest, the
annexing of the Pawtucketville neighborhood by Lowell from Dracut
in 1874.
"Dracut" in History of Middlesex County (1879). By Rev. Elias Nason (Google Book Search)
General history of Dracut includes transcriptions of town meeting minutes, letters, and a detailed overview of Dracut's involvement in the Revolutionary War.
"Dracut" in A Guide to Massachusetts Local History (1907) By Charles A. Flagg
Bibliography of local histories.
Siebert,
Wilbur H. "Underground Railroad in Massachusetts." Proceedings
of the American Antiquarian Society 45 (April 17, 1935 - October
16, 1935): 25-100.
Informative background information about the role of Dracut in the
Underground Railroad.
Cook, Patrick. "Secrets are uncovered
at cemetery" The Sun [Lowell]. 5 Jan 1992.
Colburn, Arthur. "Historical Dracut:
Oldest Community Burial Ground" 4 May 1961
Union
List for Dracut, MA
Physical locations of primary sources in and around Dracut, MA