Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Sturbridge is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It is home to Old Sturbridge Village living history museum and other sites of historical interest such as Tantiusques.

The population was 9,268 at the 2010 census, with nearly 3,600 households. For geographic and demographic information on specific parts of the town of Sturbridge, see: Fiskdale and Sturbridge (CDP).

History

Sturbridge was first settled in 1729, by settlers from Medfield, and was officially incorporated in 1738. New Medfield and Dummer (after Governor William Dummer) were considered as town names, before the town was named after Stourbridge, England.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.0 square miles (101 km²), of which 37.4 square miles (97 km²) is land and 1.5 square miles (4 km²), or 3.95%, is water. Sturbridge is bordered by Charlton and Southbridge to the east, Union, Connecticut and Woodstock, Connecticut to the south, Brimfield and Holland to the west, and Brookfield and East Brookfield to the north.

Sturbridge (Little Rock)

Sturbridge is a neighborhood in West Little Rock developed in the 1960s. It is bordered by Colony West, Echo Valley, Reservoir Park, Treasure Hills, and Leawood. Its general borders are Reservoir Road, Rodney Parham Road, Millbrook Road, and Breckenridge Drive. The Lucero front-man, Ben Nichols, grew up in this neighborhood. The main roads in the neighborhood include Old Forge Drive, Catskill Road, Gunpowder Road, Coachlight Drive, and others. The neighborhood boasts a park that features a playground, tennis courts, a community garden, and a swimming pool. A creek cuts through its center and is a favorite play site of neighborhood children. Sidewalks on Old Forge make for a comfortable walk for pedestrians and recreationalists alike. The Sturbridge Shopping Center features specialized stores and restaurants serving ice cream, barbeque, and Italian food. Close restaurants include Señor Tequila's, Terri Lynn's Barbeque, Baskin Robbins, Dunkin Doughnuts, McDonalds, and others. Kroger is conveniently close to the neighborhood. With great neighbors, beautiful houses, and a family friendly environment, the Sturbridge neighborhood is a wonderful place to live.