Groton, New England town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Situated 45 miles from Boston at an elevation of 98 meters, Groton extends across the northwestern section of Middlesex County in Massachusetts.
Founded in 1655 and named after Groton in Suffolk, England, the town experienced raids during King Philip's War in 1676 when Native Americans burned most buildings.
The First Parish Church common served as a gathering point for 101 local minutemen before their march toward the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775.
Residents connect to Boston through Route 2 highway and the MBTA Fitchburg Line commuter rail, making it suitable for professionals working in the city.
The town ranks 32nd out of 341 Massachusetts municipalities for per capita income, with many residents working in Boston's technology sector.
Location: Middlesex County
Inception: 1655
Elevation above the sea: 98 m
Website: http://www.townofgroton.org
Shares border with: Pepperell
Website: http://townofgroton.org
GPS coordinates: 42.61111,-71.57500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
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