Sutton, Massachusetts facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sutton, Massachusetts
Town
Partial view of the Sutton Center Historic District in 2007.
Seal
Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts.
Country	United States
State	Massachusetts
County	Worcester
Settled	1704
Incorporated	1714
Government
• Type	Open town meeting
Area
• Total	33.9 sq mi (87.9 km2)
• Land	32.4 sq mi (83.9 km2)
• Water	1.6 sq mi (4.0 km2)
Elevation	706 ft (215 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	9,357
• Density	276.0/sq mi (106.45/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code	01590
Area code(s)	508/774
FIPS code	25-68610
GNIS feature ID	0619491

Sutton, officially known as the Town of Sutton, is a town located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the United States. In 2020, about 9,357 people lived there. Sutton is part of the Blackstone Valley region. In 2004, it was recognized as a Preserve America community, which means it works to protect its historical and cultural heritage.

History of Sutton

The land where Sutton now stands was first claimed by a Nipmuc man named John Wampas. He visited England in 1627 and gave land in the Sutton area to Edward Pratt. Pratt later sold parts of this land to others.

There were some disagreements over who owned the land. In 1704, the Massachusetts General Court decided the case. They gave Pratt and his partners an eight-mile-square piece of land, which became Sutton.

Early Settlers and Challenges

The first three families to settle in Sutton were the Johnsons (Elisha and Nathaniel) and Benjamin Marsh. Marsh is known as one of the town's founders. He also helped start the First Baptist Church of Sutton.

In 1717, a huge snowstorm called The Great Snow covered their homes completely. Stories say that a local Indigenous peoples of the Americas Indigenous person saved the Johnson family. They saw smoke coming from their chimney through the deep snow.

Benjamin Marsh was an important leader in Sutton. He served as a selectman (a local official) and a moderator for town meetings. He was also an elder and pastor for the church from 1737 until he passed away in 1775.

Town Changes Over Time

By 1735, some land inhabited by the Hassanamisco Nipmuc people and a small part of northeastern Sutton became the town of Grafton. Later, in 1813, the northern part of Sutton formed a new town called Millbury.

One of the oldest homes in Sutton is the Edward Putnam House. It was built in 1737 by Edward Putnam, who was a cousin of the military officer Rufus Putnam. This historic house is even shown on the town's official seal.

Sutton in the American Revolution

During the American Revolutionary War, on September 26, 1777, a group of local soldiers called Holman's Regiment of Militia was called to duty in Sutton.

Modern History and Events

Since 1962, the Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton has hosted many important golf tournaments. These include events like the Booz Allen Classic and the New England Classic. The Women's PGA Championship was held there several times between 1968 and 1974. A famous golfer named Paul Harney worked at the club from 1965 to 1973.

In 1984, a company called Vaillancourt Folk Art started in Sutton. They are well-known for making special decorative items called chalkware.

In 2004, Sutton was officially named a Preserve America community. This title highlights the town's efforts to preserve its history and culture.

Geography of Sutton

Sutton covers a total area of about 33.9 square miles (87.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 32.4 square miles (83.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.5 square miles (4.0 square kilometers), is water.

Villages and Neighbors

The town of Sutton has five main villages:

• Manchaug
• South Sutton
• Sutton Center
• West Sutton
• Wilkinsonville

Sutton is located in the Blackstone Valley. It shares its borders with several other towns:

• Douglas
• Grafton
• Millbury
• Northbridge
• Oxford
• Uxbridge

Historic Places to Visit

Sutton has seven places that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are important sites that help tell the story of the town's past.

Climate in Sutton

Sutton experiences a climate with warm summers and cold winters. Here's a quick look at the average temperatures and rainfall:

People of Sutton (Demographics)

In 2010, there were 8,963 people living in Sutton. By 2020, the population had grown to 9,357.

According to the census in 2000, there were 8,250 people, living in 2,811 households. A household is a group of people living in the same home. Out of these, 2,282 were families.

The population density was about 254.8 people per square mile. This means that, on average, about 255 people lived in every square mile of land.

Most people in Sutton were White (98.18%). There were also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 0.70% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

About 42.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (71.3%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.93 people.

The median age in Sutton was 36 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36, and half were older. About 29.4% of the population was under 18.

The median income for a household in Sutton was $75,141. This is the middle income level for all households. For families, the median income was $81,000.

Education in Sutton

Sutton has its own public school district, called Sutton Public School District. The schools in Sutton are:

• Simonian Center for Early Learning (for younger children)
• Sutton Elementary School
• Sutton Middle School
• Sutton High School

The Sutton Free Library was started in 1876. It provides books and resources for everyone in the town.

Notable People from Sutton

Many interesting people have connections to Sutton, including:

• Eunice White Beecher, an author
• Thomas Blanchard, an inventor
• George B. Boomer, a military officer
• Jennifer Callahan, a politician
• Jonathan Chase, a military officer
• Ryan Fattman, a politician
• Cornelius Holland, a politician
• Willard Francis Mallalieu, a religious figure
• Alden March, a physician
• Benjamin Marsh, one of Sutton's founders
• John D. McCrate, a politician
• David Muradian, a politician
• Jessica Phillips, an actress
• Rufus Putnam, a military officer
• Jonas Sibley, a politician
• Solomon Sibley, a politician
• Amos Singletary, a politician
• Homer Sprague, a military officer
• Asa Waters, an industrialist
• Charles Andrew Whitney, a businessman
• Vladas Zajančkauskas, a war criminal

See also

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