North Brookfield, Massachusetts facts for kids
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North Brookfield, Massachusetts
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North Brookfield Town Hall
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Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Massachusetts | ||
| County | Worcester | ||
| Settled | 1664 | ||
| Incorporated | 1812 | ||
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| • Type | Open town meeting | ||
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| • Total | 21.7 sq mi (56.3 km2) | ||
| • Land | 21.1 sq mi (54.5 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 4,735 | ||
| • Density | 218.2/sq mi (84.10/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) | ||
| ZIP code |
01535
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| Area code(s) | 508 / 774 | ||
| FIPS code | 25-47135 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0618377 | ||
North Brookfield is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It's a small community with a population of about 4,735 people, based on the 2020 census. The town also includes a specific area called North Brookfield (CDP).
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History of North Brookfield
North Brookfield was first settled way back in 1664. It became its own official town in 1812. Before that, it was part of a larger area known as the Quaboag Plantation. The town separated from its neighbor, Brookfield, to become an independent community.
Geography of North Brookfield
North Brookfield covers a total area of about 21.7 square miles (56.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 21.1 square miles (54.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.7 square miles (1.7 square kilometers), is water.
The town is surrounded by other towns. To the east, you'll find Spencer. To the south are East Brookfield and Brookfield. On the west side is West Brookfield, and to the north is New Braintree. There's also a spot where North Brookfield, Spencer, and New Braintree meet Oakham, but a pond called Brooks Pond separates that point from the rest of the town.
North Brookfield Population Facts
In 2000, there were 4,683 people living in North Brookfield. The town had 1,811 households, which are groups of people living together. About 33.3% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The population was spread out by age. About 27.2% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 37 years old.
North Brookfield Public Library
The public library in North Brookfield was started in 1879. It's a place where everyone in town can go to read books, learn new things, and use computers. In 2008, the town spent about $92,958 on its library. This works out to about $19 for each person in the town that year.
Education in North Brookfield
North Brookfield has two public schools for its students.
- North Brookfield Elementary School: This school teaches students from kindergarten up to the 6th grade.
- North Brookfield Junior-Senior High School: This school serves older students.
The school system here is one of the smaller ones in the area. Many nearby towns of similar size have joined together to form larger school districts.
There are also a couple of private schools in North Brookfield:
- Valley View School
- Mad Brook Academy
Places to Visit in North Brookfield
- Town Hall: This is where the town's government operates.
- First Congregational Church of North Brookfield: A historic church in the town.
- Long View Farm recording studios: A famous place where musicians record their music.
Notable People from North Brookfield
Many interesting people have connections to North Brookfield:
- Tryphosa Bates-Batcheller (1876–1952): A writer, socialite, and singer.
- Bill Bergen: A professional baseball player who played for the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers.
- William Cullen Bryant: A famous poet, journalist, and editor.
- George M. Cohan: A well-known entertainer who was a playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer, and director.
- Frank Cooke: An expert in designing and making optical equipment.
- "Big" Al Downing: A musician known for country and rockabilly music.
- William Cary Duncan (1874–1945): A playwright and author.
- Abbie M. Gannett (1845–1895): An essayist, poet, and someone who helped others.
- Robert B. Groat (1888–1959): A printer, publisher, and politician.
- Richard B. Johnson: An author who wrote about his childhood in North Brookfield.
- Amasa Walker: An economist and a United States Representative. He was the father of Francis Amasa Walker.
- Francis Amasa Walker: An economist, statistician, journalist, educator, and president of MIT. He was also a military officer during the American Civil War.
Images for kids
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North Brookfield looking north
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North Brookfield center
See also
In Spanish: North Brookfield (Massachusetts) para niños
