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Welcome to Key to the City's page for Townsend Middlesex County, Massachusetts Zip Code The Massachusetts state capital is Boston. What would you like to know about Townsend Statistics & Facts Location Weather & Climate History & History-related items City Attractions Townsend Government Townsend Business Directory. Townsend Organizations, Churches, and Sports. Townsend Libraries. Townsend Schools. Zip Codes 01469 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Townsend is approximately 9,041 (1994) . The amount of land area in Townsend is 3.635 sq. kilometers. The amount of land area in Townsend is 32.87 sq. miles. The amount of surface water is 0.085 sq kilometers. The distance from Townsend to Washington DC is 390 miles. The distance to the Massachusetts state capital is 43 miles. (as the crow flies) Townsend is positioned 42.66 degrees north of the equator and 71.70 degrees west of the prime meridian. Townsend per capita income is $15,694. Townsend median income is $46,910. The Townsend median home price is $147,500. Townsend miscellany. Return to Index Location Townsend location: In North central Massachusetts, bordering New Hampshire. Nearby areas include: Ashby, Mason, Brookline, New Hampshire, Pepperell, Groton, Shirley, Lunenburg, and Fitchburg. Townsend is 42 miles northwest of Boston. Return to Index Climate & Weather The climate for Townsend is seasonal. We have all four distinct seasons. This gives residents the opportunity for year-round fun with hiking, swimming, skiing, sailing, sledding and more! Townsend average annual precipitation is 47 inches per year. The average winter temperature is 23.4 degrees F. The average summer temperature is 71.3 degrees F. Return to Index History & History Related Items Townsend history: Townsend, Massachusetts was incorporated as a Town on June 29, 1732 and was named after Viscount Charles Townshend, a British cabinet minister. About 1780, residents and town clerks began to spell Townsend by omitting the "H" and giving it its present spelling. The first mill was built in 1733 in Townsend Harbor. A dam was built in 1734 to make a pond for the mill. Some of these places may be visited today, such as: The Conant House, Grist Mill and Cooperate. By 1806 the Boston and Keene, New Hampshire stagecoaches began. They stopped for passengers to eat at the Joslinville Tavern (now 519 Main Street). Learn a little about Townsend by the Squannacook Elementary School. A history page for Townsend. The incorporation date of Townsend: June 29, 1732 (town) Return to Index Attractions Townsend attractions: The Town Common is a popular place for community activities. The Fall Fairs and art shows are held there as well as summer band concerts and other events. The Squannacook River gives other opportunities for entertainment. Willard Brook & Pearl Hill State Park - picnicking and swimming Townsend State Forest - hiking, cross country skiing with many trails. Arts and entertainment concerts sponsored by Amanda Dwight Entertainment Fund Committee and Townsend Cultural Council Fitchburg Art Museum (Fitchburg) Historical Society: Reed House, Grist Mill and Cooperage in Townsend Harbor Squannacook River: noted for its freshwater fishing year round Kids Korner Playground (near Spaulding Memorial School) Indian Hill Arts A Non-Profit Regional Center for Music Education and Performance 36 King Street P.O. Box 1484 Littleton, MA 01460 Phone: 978-486-9524 Fax: 978-486-9844 TICKETLINE: 978-486-0540 Email: iha@indianhillarts.org Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Massachusetts To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk. Search Key to the City Custom Search OR Search All the Web Custom Search

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