Uxbridge, Massachusetts
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| Uxbridge, Massachusetts | |
|---|---|
| Name | Uxbridge |
| Settlement type | Town |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | Massachusetts |
| Subdivision type2 | County |
| Subdivision name2 | Worcester County |
| Established title | Settled |
| Established date | 1662 |
| Established title2 | Incorporated |
| Established date2 | 1727 |
| Government type | Open town meeting |
| Population total | 14000 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Timezone | Eastern (EST) |
| Utc offset | -5 |
| Timezone DST | EDT |
| Utc offset DST | -4 |
| Postal code type | ZIP Code |
| Postal code | 01569 |
| Area code | 508 / 774 |
| Blank name | FIPS code |
| Blank info | 25-71620 |
| Blank1 name | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 info | 0618345 |
Uxbridge, Massachusetts. Uxbridge is a historic town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, located along the Blackstone River and part of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. Settled in 1662 and incorporated in 1727, it played a significant role in the early Industrial Revolution in the United States. The community is known for its preserved mill villages, historic architecture, and contributions to early American manufacturing.
History
The area was originally part of the Dedham grant and was later purchased from the Nipmuc people. Early settlers included families like the Tafts and the Aldriches. Uxbridge became a center for early industry, with the establishment of America's first factory for woolen cloth by John Capron and Ezra S. Studley in 1820. The Blackstone Canal and later the Providence and Worcester Railroad facilitated trade. During the American Civil War, the town was a notable producer of uniforms for the Union Army. The Uxbridge Friends Meetinghouse, built in 1770, is one of the oldest surviving Quaker meetinghouses in the state.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of approximately 30 square miles. It is bordered by Northbridge, Sutton, Douglas, and Mendon, as well as the state of Rhode Island. The Blackstone River flows through the town, and significant geographic features include the West Hill Dam and River Bend Farm, part of the Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park. The terrain is characterized by rolling hills and several smaller waterways like the Mumford River.
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was approximately 14,000. The racial makeup is predominantly White, with growing communities of Hispanic, Asian, and African American residents. The median household income is slightly above the state average, with major employment sectors including education, healthcare, and manufacturing. A significant portion of the workforce commutes to employment centers in Worcester, Providence, and the Greater Boston area.
Government and infrastructure
Uxbridge employs an Open town meeting form of government, led by a Board of Selectmen and a professional Town Manager. Key infrastructure includes the Uxbridge Police Department and the Uxbridge Fire Department. The town is served by state routes like Route 146 and Route 16, and public water is supplied by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority via the Quinebaug-Shetucket Aquifer. The Uxbridge Massachusetts Post Office operates under the ZIP Code 01569.
Education
Public education is managed by the Uxbridge School District, which includes Taft Early Learning Center, Whitin Intermediate School, and Uxbridge High School. The high school's athletic teams, the Spartans, compete in the Southern Worcester County League. The town is also home to a campus of Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School. Proximity to institutions like Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the University of Massachusetts Medical School provides additional educational resources for residents.
Notable people
Notable individuals associated with the town include Robert Taft Sr., a United States Senator from Ohio and member of the prominent Taft family; Lydia Taft, the first woman legally allowed to vote in colonial America; and General George S. Patton, whose ancestors owned an iron forge in the town. Other figures include Amos T. Akerman, United States Attorney General under President Ulysses S. Grant; and Nathan Webb, a prominent early Congregational minister.
Category:Towns in Worcester County, Massachusetts Category:1727 establishments in Massachusetts Category:Populated places established in 1662