Worcester facts for kids

Worcester is a name that can mean many different things! It's used for cities, towns, and even a type of sauce. Let's explore some of the most common meanings of Worcester.

Places Named Worcester

Many places around the world are called Worcester. Most of them are named after the original city in England.

In the United Kingdom

• Worcester, England: This is a historic city in England. It is the main town of a county called Worcestershire.
  • Worcester (UK Parliament constituency): This is an area in England that chooses a person to represent them in the country's government. This person is called a Member of Parliament.
  • City of Worcester: This is the local government area around the city of Worcester.
• Worcester Park: This is a part of London, the capital city of England.
• Worcestershire: This is a county in England. A county is like a large region or district.

In the United States

The name Worcester was brought to the United States by settlers from England.

• Worcester, Massachusetts: This is the biggest city named Worcester in the United States.
  • Worcester County, Massachusetts: This is a county in Massachusetts.
• Worcester, Missouri: A small place in the state of Missouri.
• Worcester, New York: This is a town in New York state.
  • Worcester (CDP), New York: This is a smaller community within the town of Worcester, New York. CDP stands for "Census-Designated Place," which means it's an area identified for statistics.
• Worcester Township, Pennsylvania: A township (a type of local government area) in Pennsylvania.
• Worcester, Vermont: A town in Vermont.
  • Worcester (CDP), Vermont: A community within the town of Worcester, Vermont.
• Worcester, Wisconsin: A town in Wisconsin.
  • Worcester (community), Wisconsin: A small, unincorporated community in Wisconsin. Unincorporated means it does not have its own local government.
• Worcester County, Maryland: A county in Maryland.
• Barry, Illinois: This town in Illinois used to be called Worcester a long time ago.
• Marquette, Michigan: This city in Michigan was once known as New Worcester.

Other Places Around the World

• Worcester, Limpopo: A place in the Limpopo province of South Africa.
• Worcester, Western Cape: Another place in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
• Worcester Summit: A peak or high point in Antarctica, a very cold continent.

Transportation and Ships

The name Worcester has also been used for different types of transportation.

• Worcester: This was the name of a special train engine (a GWR 3031 Class locomotive). It ran on the Great Western Railway in England between 1891 and 1915.
• Union Station (Worcester, Massachusetts): This is a train station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, which runs public transport, calls it "Worcester."
• HMS Worcester: Several ships in the British Royal Navy have been given this name. "HMS" stands for "His Majesty's Ship."
• USS Worcester: Several ships in the United States Navy have also been named Worcester. "USS" stands for "United States Ship."
• Worcester: This was a British ship launched in 1785. It was an East Indiaman, which means it was used by the East India Company for trade.

People with the Name Worcester

Some people have had Worcester as part of their name, often because they were from the city of Worcester.

• John of Worcester: An English monk and writer from the past.
• Roger of Worcester: A bishop (a high-ranking church leader) of Worcester.
• Sylvester of Worcester: Another bishop of Worcester.
• Worcester (surname): Worcester is also a family name that people can have.

Foods Related to Worcester

• Worcester Pearmain: This is a type of apple that was first grown in England. It is known for its sweet taste.
• Worcestershire sauce: This is a famous, spicy sauce. It was first made in Worcester, England, in the 1800s. People often just call it "Worcester sauce."

Other Uses of Worcester

• Worcester Academy: A school located in Worcester, Massachusetts.
• Worcester, Bosch Group: A British company that makes heating systems for homes.
• Worcester College (disambiguation): This name can refer to different colleges or schools.
• Royal Worcester: A famous English company that makes beautiful porcelain and bone china dishes.

See also

In Spanish: Worcester (desambiguación) para niños

• Worcester v. Georgia: This was an important case in the U.S. Supreme Court in 1832. It involved a legal dispute.