Massachusetts Gazetteer
Town of Holden is a cultural feature (civil) in Worcester County. The primary coordinates for Town of Holden places it within the MA 01520 ZIP Code delivery area.
| Feature Name: | Town of Holden |
| Category: | Massachusetts physical, cultural and historic features |
| Feature Type: | Cultural |
| Class: | Civil |
| Description: | Located 6 mi NW of Worcester; Worcester County (US-T121). |
| History: | It was settled in 1723 and incorporated as a town in 1741. Named for the honorable Samuel Holden (d.1740), director of the Bank of England, and generous patron of the literary and religious interests of the country (MA-T1) |
| County: | Worcester County |
| Latitude: | 42.3561425 |
| Longitude: | -71.8607681 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Town of Holden: Town of Holden.
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