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Warren, Massachusetts
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Historical West Warren
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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 | 1742 | |
| Renamed | 1834 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Open town meeting | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 27.6 sq mi (71.5 km2) | |
| • Land | 27.5 sq mi (71.3 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) | |
| Elevation | 605 ft (184 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,975 | |
| • Density | 180.3/sq mi (69.58/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) | |
| ZIP Code |
01083
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| Area code(s) | 413 | |
| FIPS code | 25-73090 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0618388 | |
| Website | Town website | |
Warren is a town located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,975 people lived there. The town includes smaller areas called Warren and West Warren.
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History of Warren
Warren was first settled by Europeans in 1664. It officially became a town on January 16, 1741. At that time, it was called "Western."
The area was originally part of a larger settlement known as Quaboag Plantation. For 68 years, it was part of Brookfield before it became its own town named Western. Warren also includes land that was once part of "Kingsfield," which included parts of Palmer and Brimfield.
On March 13, 1834, the town's name was changed to Warren. This was done to honor General Joseph Warren. He was a hero who died during the American Revolutionary War at the Battle of Bunker Hill. The old name "Western" caused confusion with another town called Weston, Massachusetts. People often mixed up their mail! So, the town decided to change its name. The first town meeting under the new name "Warren" happened on April 28, 1834.
Other Places Named Warren
Before 1834, two other places in the region were also named "Warren."
- The first "Warren" is now in Rhode Island. It was once part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and Plymouth Colony. In 1636, Roger Williams settled nearby. In 1653, the local Native American leader, Massasoit, sold land that included what is now Warren, Rhode Island. This area was named "Sowams" in 1668. It was given to Rhode Island from Massachusetts in 1747. This "Warren" was named after a British naval hero, Admiral Sir Peter Warren.
- The second "Warren, Massachusetts" is now the town of Warren, Maine. On November 7, 1776, a place called Upper Town of St. Georges Plantation became a town. It was named after Joseph Warren, the same Revolutionary War hero. Maine became a separate state from Massachusetts in 1820.
Warren in Worcester County used to have several small villages. These included #4 Village, Center Village, West Warren, Lower Village, and South Warren. Today, West Warren and Warren still have their own zip codes.
Geography of Warren
Warren covers about 27.6 square miles (71.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 27.5 square miles (71.3 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.
The town is surrounded by other towns:
- Palmer to the west
- Ware to the northwest
- West Brookfield to the north and east
- Brookfield to the southeast
- Brimfield to the south
The Quaboag River flows right through the middle of Warren.
People of Warren
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1850 | 1,777 | — |
| 1860 | 2,107 | +18.6% |
| 1870 | 2,625 | +24.6% |
| 1880 | 3,889 | +48.2% |
| 1890 | 4,681 | +20.4% |
| 1900 | 4,417 | −5.6% |
| 1910 | 4,188 | −5.2% |
| 1920 | 3,467 | −17.2% |
| 1930 | 3,765 | +8.6% |
| 1940 | 3,531 | −6.2% |
| 1950 | 3,406 | −3.5% |
| 1960 | 3,383 | −0.7% |
| 1970 | 3,633 | +7.4% |
| 1980 | 3,777 | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 4,437 | +17.5% |
| 2000 | 4,776 | +7.6% |
| 2010 | 5,135 | +7.5% |
| 2020 | 4,975 | −3.1% |
| 2022* | 4,968 | −0.1% |
| * = population estimate. Source: United States Census records and Population Estimates Program data. |
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In 2000, there were 4,776 people living in Warren. There were 1,889 households, and 1,286 families. The population density was about 173 people per square mile.
About 33% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 51% were married couples. The average household had 2.52 people.
The median age in Warren was 37 years old. About 26.8% of the people were under 18. About 13.2% were 65 or older.
The median income for a household was $34,583. For families, it was $39,598.
Industry in Warren
Warren Pumps LLC is a company that started in 1897. It continues a long history of pump manufacturing in the town, which goes back to the 1790s. They make pumps for cities, factories, and businesses. For example, they made flood control pumps for New Orleans, Louisiana.
Notable People from Warren
- Dennis C. Haley: He was a president of Suffolk University.
- Eliza Trask Hill (1840–1908): She was an activist, journalist, and helped many people.
- Increase Sumner Lincoln: He was a minister.
- Nathan Read (1759-1849): He was an inventor. He invented the multi-tubular boiler, which helped steam power become widely used in transportation.
- William E. Wright: He founded Wrights Textiles & Trims in 1897. During World War II, his company made important parachutes for soldiers.
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See also
In Spanish: Warren (Massachusetts) para niños
