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).

Place Class

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.