2. Plympton: Located in Plymouth County, this one-time bustling industrial town has been abandoned for over a century. Most notably, Plympton is home to the remnants of the Cordage Factory, a massive complex of abandoned factory buildings. The area has been partially cleaned up, but remnants of the industrial past can still be found.
3. North Adams: Once a thriving paper mill town, North Adams has suffered decline in recent decades due to the decline of the paper industry. The town's many abandoned factories and mills are a reminder of the past, and the town itself has a desolate, almost post-apocalyptic feel to it.
4. Palmer: Palmer was once a bustling town built on the paper and textile industries. The decline in these industries led to the town's decline and many buildings were abandoned. Notable buildings include the former Palmer High School, the abandoned warehouses of the American Woolen Company, and the ruins of the Palmer Mill dam.
5. Rockdale: Located in Leicester, this town was once home to a bustling granite industry. However, following the decline of the industry in the early 20th century, the town was largely abandoned. Today, Rockdale is home to several preserved 19th-century mill buildings and worker housing, providing a glimpse into the town's past.