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Millbury, MA

Millbury, officially the Town of Millbury, is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Located within Blackstone Valley, the population in Millbury was 13,831 at the 2020 United States Census.

Millbury was first settled by Europeans in 1716. It was originally known as the Second or North Parish of Sutton. Because traveling from one part of the town to the other for meetings was time-consuming, inhabitants of the North Parish petitioned the Massachusetts General Court to split Sutton. North Parish became Millbury on June 11, 1813, by way of an act of incorporation.[2] Its name is derived from its long history as a mill town. The Blackstone River flows through the town, and during the Industrial Revolution, provided water power to its many textile mills and factories. During this time, the inventor William Crompton worked in Millbury.

Millbury's industrial history begins in the early eighteenth century, not long after the area's settlement. In 1735, John Singletary began operating a mill on Singletary Brook, a stream flowing out of Singletary Lake. Around 1753, Singletary built the S & D Spinning Mill, which is still in operation, making it one of the oldest continuously operated mills in the United States. The mill is featured on the Town Seal. The mill also makes the inner parts of the Rawlings baseballs for use in Major League Baseball.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Millbury has a total area of 16.3 square miles (42 km2), of which 15.7 square miles (41 km2) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2), or 3.20%, is water. The town is within the Blackstone Valley and is drained by the Blackstone River.

Millbury places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. UMass Memorial Health and Saint Vincent Hospital offer a top-notch medical staff and a full spectrum of high-quality, state-of-the-art healthcare services. Krave Fitness and Nutrition and Anytime Fitness provide a comprehensive gym experience with a variety of fitness classes and personal training options. For a relaxing spa experience, visit Metta Wellness, a highly-rated day spa in the area. Nature lovers can enjoy the scenic trails at Blackstone River Greenway, perfect for walking, jogging, or cycling. The Millbury Historical Society offers a historical perspective on health with its informative exhibits.

Top Sites in Millbury, MA are Blackstone Valley 14 Cinema de Lux, Stowe Far, and Butler Farm Dog Park.
 

Area code: 508/774. Elevation: 417 ft (127 m). Area: 16.3 square miles (42 km2). ZIP Code: 01527. Population: 13,831 (2020).
 

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Is Millbury, MA a good place to live?

Millbury is in Worcester County. Living in Millbury offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Millbury, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Millbury and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Millbury are above average.

What is Millbury, MA known for?

Millbury is also known for being among the first places to print postage stamps, for creating the Lyceum movement supporting the presentation of public lectures, and for one of America's first labor movement newspapers, the 1831 Plebian and Workingmen's Advocate. Other notable sites in Millbury include the Torrey House, home of the grandparents of President Taft, an original railroad car diner, and an 1828 classic white church on the common. 

What is the crime rate in Millbury, MA?

Millbury has an overall crime rate of 12 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Millbury is 1 in 85. How does Millbury fare compared to other communities in Massachusetts of all population sizes? Millbury's crime rate is lower than approximately 24% of Massachusetts communities.

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Wikipedia

Town of Millbury

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Achp

Neighborhood Scout

Blackstone Valley 14 Cinema de Lux 

Stowe Far 

Butler Farm Dog Park

UMass Memorial Health

Saint Vincent Hospital

Krave Fitness and Nutrition

Anytime Fitness

Metta Wellness

Blackstone River Greenway

Millbury Historical Society 

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