Phillipston, Massachusetts facts for kids
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Phillipston, Massachusetts
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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 | 1751 | ||
| Incorporated | 1786 | ||
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| • Type | Open town meeting | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 24.6 sq mi (63.8 km2) | ||
| • Land | 24.3 sq mi (62.8 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 1,166 ft (355 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,724 | ||
| • Density | 70.08/sq mi (27.022/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) | ||
| ZIP code |
01331
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| Area code(s) | 351 / 978 | ||
| FIPS code | 25-53225 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0619487 | ||
| Website | http://www.phillipston-ma.gov | ||
Phillipston is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It's a small community with a population of 1,724 people, according to the 2020 census.
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Phillipston's Story
Phillipston was first settled way back in 1751. It officially became a town on October 20, 1786. Back then, it was called Gerry, named after a politician named Elbridge Gerry. The town used to be part of Templeton before it became its own separate town.
Later, on February 5, 1814, the town's name was changed to Phillipston. This new name honored William Phillips, Jr., who was the tenth Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. A Lieutenant Governor is like a second-in-command to the state's governor.
In 1941, a special piece of land called Elliott Laurel was given to The Trustees of Reservations. This group helps protect important natural and historical places.
Two important historical sites in Phillipston have been recognized nationally. The Phillipston Center Historic District and the Searles Hill Cemetery were added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are considered very important places in American history. The Historic District was added in 1999, and the Cemetery in 2011.
Where is Phillipston?
Phillipston is a town that covers about 24.6 square miles (63.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part, about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), being water.
The town is surrounded by several other towns. To the southwest, you'll find Petersham. To the northwest is Athol, and to the north is Royalston. If you head east, you'll reach Templeton. To the southeast is Hubbardston, and a small part of Barre is to the south.
Who Lives in Phillipston?
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1850 | 809 | — |
| 1860 | 764 | −5.6% |
| 1870 | 693 | −9.3% |
| 1880 | 621 | −10.4% |
| 1890 | 502 | −19.2% |
| 1900 | 441 | −12.2% |
| 1910 | 426 | −3.4% |
| 1920 | 354 | −16.9% |
| 1930 | 357 | +0.8% |
| 1940 | 481 | +34.7% |
| 1950 | 638 | +32.6% |
| 1960 | 695 | +8.9% |
| 1970 | 872 | +25.5% |
| 1980 | 953 | +9.3% |
| 1990 | 1,485 | +55.8% |
| 2000 | 1,621 | +9.2% |
| 2010 | 1,682 | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 1,724 | +2.5% |
| 2022* | 1,720 | −0.2% |
| * = population estimate. Source: United States Census records and Population Estimates Program data. |
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As of the 2000 census, there were 1,621 people living in Phillipston. These people lived in 580 households, and 443 of these were families. The population has grown over the years, reaching 1,724 people by the 2020 census.
Many households in Phillipston have children. About 39.5% of households had kids under 18 living with them in 2000. The average household had about 2.79 people. The average family had about 3.19 people.
The town's population includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 29.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 7.5% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Phillipston was 37 years.
Learning in Phillipston
Phillipston is part of the Narragansett Regional School District. This district also includes the town of Templeton.
In the past, Phillipston had its own elementary school, the Phillipston Memorial School. However, it has since closed. Now, elementary school students from Phillipston go to Templeton Memorial School in Templeton.
Middle school students attend Narragansett Regional Middle School. High school students go to Narragansett Regional High School. Both of these schools are part of the same regional district.
The Phillipston Memorial School was designed by an architect named G. Adolph Johnson in 1948. For older students, Mount Wachusett Community College also serves the area.
Phillipston's Library
Phillipston has a public library called The Phillips Free Public Library. It was first started in 1860. Libraries are great places to find books, learn new things, and use computers.
Famous Faces from Phillipston
- Charlotte Barnum, a mathematician
- Thomas H. White, an industrialist (someone who owns or manages a large business or industry)
See also
In Spanish: Phillipston (Massachusetts) para niños
