Holden, Massachusetts

town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Holden is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The town was founded in 1741.

Holden, Massachusetts
Holden Center
Holden Center
Flag of Holden, Massachusetts
Official seal of Holden, Massachusetts
Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts.
Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts.
Coordinates: 42°21′06″N 71°51′50″W / 42.35167°N 71.86389°W / 42.35167; -71.86389
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Settled1723
Incorporated1741
Government
 • TypeOpen town meeting
Area
 • Total36.3 sq mi (94.1 km2)
 • Land35.1 sq mi (90.9 km2)
 • Water1.2 sq mi (3.2 km2)
Elevation
860 ft (262 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total19,905
 • Density550/sq mi (210/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
01520 & 01522
Area code508 / 774
FIPS code25-30560
GNIS feature ID0618365
Websitewww.holdenma.gov

The population was 19,905 at the 2020 census.[2]

Holden was named for Samuel Holden, a director of the Bank of England.[3]

References

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  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Holden town, Worcester County, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  3. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 158.