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Webster, MA

Webster is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The population was 17,776 at the 2020 census.

Named after statesman Daniel Webster, the town was founded by industrialist Samuel Slater, and was home to several early American textile mills. It is home to the Chaubunagungamaug Reservation of the Nipmuc, as well as Lake Chaubunagungamaug, the third largest body of freshwater, and largest natural lake, in Massachusetts.

The area that is now Webster was the ancestral home of the Nipmuc people for thousands of years. It was first settled by Europeans in 1713 and was officially incorporated on March 6, 1832. The area forming the town had previously been divided among the town of Dudley, the town of Oxford and an unincorporated gore. The primary founder was the manufacturer Samuel Slater, who came to the area after his celebrated activities in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and founded several textile mills, one of which was taken over by the Cranston Print Works in 1936. He named the town after his friend Daniel Webster. Slater spent his last years in Webster and died and is buried there in Mount Zion Cemetery.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 14.5 square miles (38 km2), of which 12.5 square miles (32 km2) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), or 14.10%, is water.

The town is bounded on the north by Oxford; on the east by Douglas; on the south by Thompson, Connecticut, and on the west by Dudley, with which it is most closely tied culturally and politically.

The town is home to Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, also known as Lake Chaubunagungamaug or simply "Webster Lake", the third largest lake in Massachusetts. The 45-character name is often regarded as the longest place name in the United States of America and the third longest in the world.

Webster places a strong emphasis on health and wellness to its residents. Harrington HealthCare offer a top-notch medical staff and a full spectrum of high-quality, state-of-the-art healthcare services. Colosseum Barbell, Planet Fitness, or Max Fitness provides a fully equipped gym and various fitness classes to keep you in shape. Yoga lovers will enjoy Pink Hippy, offering various yoga classes tailored to different skill levels. For aquatic activities, the Webster Aquatic Center features a pool for both recreational swimming and competitive training. The NSRWA Walking Club promotes regular walking activities for all ages. Lastly, Webster Institute of Karate provides classes in various martial arts disciplines to improve physical fitness and self-defense skills.

Top sites in Webster, MA are Indian Ranch, Mohegan Bowl, Samuel Slater Experience, and Advanced Action Sports.

Population: 12,477 (2023). ZIP code: 01570. Area code: 508. Area: 14.5 square miles (38 km2). Elevation: 460 ft (140 m).

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What is Webster, MA known for?

The town is bounded on the north by Oxford; on the east by Douglas; on the south by Thompson, Connecticut, and on the west by Dudley, with which it is most closely tied culturally and politically. The town is home to Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, also known as Lake Chaubunagungamaug or simply "Webster Lake", the third largest lake in Massachusetts. The 45-character name is often regarded as the longest place name in the United States of America and the third longest in the world.

Is Webster, MA a good place to live?

Webster is a with a population of 17,671. Webster is in Worcester County. Living in Webster offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Webster there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals live in Webster and residents tend to be liberal.

What are the demographics of Webster, MA?

As of the 2000 census, of 2000, there were 16,415 people, 6,905 households, and 4,274 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,314.2 inhabitants per square mile (507.4/km2). There were 7,554 housing units at an average density of 604.8 per square mile (233.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.82% White (92.9% if non-Hispanic whites are counted), 1.11% Black or African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 1.49% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.95% of the population. About 60% of the Latinos were Puerto Ricans.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Webster

Niche

Indian Ranch 

Mohegan Bowl 

Samuel Slater Experience 

Advanced Action Sports

Harrington HealthCare

Colosseum Barbell

Planet Fitness

Max Fitness

Pink Hippy

Webster Aquatic Center

NSRWA Walking Club

Webster Institute of Karate
 

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