Southbridge, Massachusetts

city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Southbridge is a city in the American state of Massachusetts. The city's nickname is "The Eye of the Commonwealth". It has a population of about 18,000.

Southbridge, Massachusetts
Town
Town of Southbridge
Southbridge Town Hall
Southbridge Town Hall
Flag of Southbridge, Massachusetts
Official seal of Southbridge, Massachusetts
Nickname: 
The Eye of the Commonwealth[1]
Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts
Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts
Southbridge, Massachusetts is located in the United States
Southbridge, Massachusetts
Southbridge, Massachusetts
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 42°04′30″N 72°02′02″W / 42.07500°N 72.03389°W / 42.07500; -72.03389
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Settled1730
Incorporated1816
Government
 • TypeCouncil-manager
Area
 • Total20.86 sq mi (54.03 km2)
 • Land20.24 sq mi (52.42 km2)
 • Water0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2)
Elevation
489 ft (149 m)
Population
 • Total17,740
 • Density876.57/sq mi (338.44/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
01550
Area code508 / 774
FIPS code25-63270
GNIS feature ID0618383
Websiteci.southbridge.ma.us

Southbridge has a lot of history and tradition. The city was once home to the largest optical manufacturer in the world: American Optical. American Optical moved somewhere in Mexico where workers would be paid smaller wages. It is now called the Mexican Optical. Southbridge has a great economy. It is often called a mixing pot of cultures. There are many different ethnic groups in Southbridge.

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References

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  1. Seen in the official town seal.
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  3. "QuickFacts: Southbridge Town city, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  4. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.