Holden, Massachusetts
Holden, Massachusetts | |
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Holden Center | |
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Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts. | |
| Coordinates: 42°21′06″N 71°51′50″W / 42.35167°N 71.86389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Settled | 1723 |
| Incorporated | 1741 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Open town meeting |
| • Town Manager | Peter Lukes |
| • Board of Selectmen | Stephanie Mulroy Richard Bates Anthony M. Renzoni Geraldine A. Herlihy Thomas Curran |
| Area | |
• Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.0 sq mi (90.6 km2) |
| • Water | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 19,905 |
| • Density | 569/sq mi (220/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
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| Area code | 508 / 774 |
| FIPS code | 25-30560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0618365 |
| Website | www |
Holden is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The town was founded in 1741, on All Hallow’s Eve and the Town Square (Center, Common) was donated by John Hancock, former Governor of Massachusetts. The population was 19,905 at the 2020 census. It includes the village of Jefferson.