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Sturbridge (Town of), Worcester County, MA

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Sturbridge (Town of), Worcester County, MA
Town of Sturbridge is located on the CT-MA boundary, 20 mi SW of Worcester; Worcester County (US-T121).
Historical Context
It was settled about 1729 and incorporated as a town in 1738. Named for Stourbridge, Worcestershire, England. Before 1738, it was common land called New Medfield (MA-T1/p44).
Elevation
564 feet
Latitude (decimal)
42.1075887
Longitude (decimal)
-72.0904134
GNIS/GNS Feature ID
618384
Authoritative Source
U.S. Geographic Information Names System (GNIS) at U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS) ( https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names : accessed 19 August 2025). Entered placename and selected filters to find domestic name approved by the United States Board on Geographic Names.
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