South Deerfield, Massachusetts Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids South Deerfield, Massachusetts
Census-designated place
Bloody Brook Monument, North Main Street
Location in Franklin County in Massachusetts
Country	United States
State	Massachusetts
County	Franklin
Town	Deerfield
Area
• Total	3.26 sq mi (8.45 km²)
• Land	3.15 sq mi (8.17 km²)
• Water	0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²)
Elevation	203 ft (62 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	1,930
• Density	611.92/sq mi (236.24/km²)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code	01373
Area code(s)	413
FIPS code	25-63620
GNIS feature ID	0608942

South Deerfield is a small community in Deerfield, Massachusetts. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area that the government counts for population, but it's not a separate town. South Deerfield is famous for being home to the Yankee Candle Company.

In 2020, about 1,930 people lived in South Deerfield. It is part of the larger Springfield, Massachusetts area.

A Look Back in Time
- The Battle of Bloody Brook
Where is South Deerfield?
Who Lives in South Deerfield?
- Community Life
Places of Worship
Fun Places to Visit
Images for kids
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A Look Back in Time

South Deerfield has a long history. It was once home to the Pocumtuck tribe. In 1673, settlers from Dedham, Massachusetts moved here.

The Battle of Bloody Brook

On September 18, 1675, a big event happened. Native Americans attacked Captain Thomas Lathrop and his small group. This fight is known as the Battle of Bloody Brook. The Native Americans won this battle at first. But then, more soldiers arrived and drove them away.

After this battle, the area was called Bloody Brook. Later, it became South Deerfield. In 1809, people in South Deerfield wanted to become a separate town. They were far from Deerfield's main meeting place. They also had different religious ideas. Their request was not approved. So, South Deerfield stayed part of Deerfield. However, they built their own meetinghouse in 1821.

South Deerfield is located near the Connecticut River. It grew as a small farming community. Today, you can find many shops and services there. These include a hardware store and a family restaurant. The town's Tilton Library is also in South Deerfield. Frontier Regional High School is located here too.

Where is South Deerfield?

South Deerfield is in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It covers an area of about 8.45 square kilometers (3.26 square miles). Most of this area is land. A small part is water, like rivers.

The Deerfield River and the Connecticut River flow through or near South Deerfield. These rivers are important for the area.

Who Lives in South Deerfield?

In 2020, the population of South Deerfield was 1,930 people.

Community Life

In 2000, there were 821 households in South Deerfield. About 22% of these households had children under 18. Many families lived there, with about 49% being married couples.

The average age of people in South Deerfield was 41 years old. This means it's a community with a mix of younger and older residents.

Places of Worship

South Deerfield has several churches. There is a single Roman Catholic parish called Holy Family. Before 2008, there were two separate Catholic churches. These were St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr and St. James. In 2009, they joined together to form Holy Family. This new parish uses the old St. Stanislaus building.

There is also a church called Holy Name of Jesus. It is part of the Polish National Catholic Church. Another church is Descent of the Holy Spirit. This church belongs to the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. It was founded in 1920 and is still active today.

Fun Places to Visit

South Deerfield has some interesting places to explore:

Borden Base Line: A historic survey marker.
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory: A place where you can see many beautiful butterflies.
Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation: A park with amazing views from the top of Mount Sugarloaf.
Yankee Candle Flagship Store: A huge store where you can find all kinds of candles and gifts.