The Uxbridge Academy was a prestigious New England preparatory institution in the early 19th century which graduated a number of prominent citizens, including Marcus Spring, Colonel John Capron, Moses Taft, George B. Boomer, and Richard Sayles.

Famous Historian and writer William Augustus Mowry wrote a historical sketch about Uxbridge Academy.

The Uxbridge Academy developed a widespread reputation during his tenure and attracted hundreds of students from communities in at least six states.

[4] The historic town of Uxbridge, first settled in 1662, has more than 60 houses of the Federalist period and is a repository of unique early American history.

The Uxbridge Common District includes a number of buildings from different periods and architectural designs.