Northborough (Town of), Worcester County, MA

Town of Northborough is located 8 mi E of Worcester; Worcester County (US-T121).

Alternate Placename

Northboro

Historical Context

It was settled about 1672 and incorporated as a town in 1775. So named because it was originally the northern part of Westborough (MA-T1/p34).

Elevation

302 feet

Latitude (decimal)

42.3231425

Longitude (decimal)

-71.646216

GNIS/GNS Feature ID

618375

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 20 August 2025). Entered placename and selected filters to find domestic name approved by the United States Board on Geographic Names.