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17-459: The river rises about one mile southwest of Templeton, Massachusetts at an elevation of 653 feet (199 m) above sea level. From there it flows through forest and marshes south to Williamsville, then southeast to join the Ware River about two miles east of Barre . It is stocked with trout for fishing. For much of its length, the river is paralleled by the former Ware River Railroad, now

34-484: The United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 24.6 square miles (64 km ), of which 24.3 square miles (63 km ) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km ), or 1.54%, is water. Phillipston is bordered by Petersham to the southwest, Athol to the northwest, Royalston to the north, Templeton to the east, Hubbardston to the southeast, and a small portion of Barre to

51-561: The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, is located by Beamon Pond and includes 85 campsites, a swimming beach, picnic areas and a ball field. Phillipston, Massachusetts Phillipston is a town in Worcester County , Massachusetts , United States. The population was 1,724 at the 2020 census . Phillipston was first settled in 1751, and incorporated as the town of Gerry , after

68-581: The Ware River Rail Trail. 42°32′00″N 72°05′00″W  /  42.5333°N 72.0833°W  / 42.5333; -72.0833 This article related to a river in Massachusetts is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Templeton, Massachusetts Jeffrey Bennett, Clerk (2027) Theresa Griffis, Member (2025) Templeton is a town in Worcester County , Massachusetts , United States. The population

85-421: The age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. Of all households, 19.7% were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.09. In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under

102-463: The age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 48,482, and the median income for a family was $ 52,936. Males had a median income of $ 38,088 versus $ 26,993 for females. The per capita income for

119-406: The average family size was 3.19. In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males. The median income for a household in the town

136-406: The north, Gardner to the east, Hubbardston to the southeast, and Phillipston to the west. As of the census of 2000, there were 6,799 people, 2,411 households, and 1,808 families residing in the town. The population density was 212.2 inhabitants per square mile (81.9/km ). There were 2,597 housing units at an average density of 81.1 per square mile (31.3/km ). The racial makeup of the town

153-626: The politician Elbridge Gerry , on October 20, 1786, after separating from Templeton . The name was changed to Phillipston on February 5, 1814, after William Phillips, Jr. , the tenth Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts In 1941, Elliott Laurel was gifted to The Trustees of Reservations . The Phillipston Center Historic District and the Searles Hill Cemetery were designated on the National Register of Historic Places , in 1999 and 2011 respectively. According to

170-402: The population. There were 580 households, of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and

187-482: The south. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,621 people, 580 households, and 443 families residing in the town. The population density was 66.8 inhabitants per square mile (25.8/km ). There were 739 housing units at an average density of 30.5 per square mile (11.8/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 97.72% White , 0.37% African American , 0.12% Native American , 0.37% Asian , and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of

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204-596: The town served one public elementary school, the Phillipston Memorial School, but was closed recently, so elementary school students attend Templeton Memorial School in Templeton. Middle School students attend Narragansett Regional Middle School, and high school students attend Narragansett Regional High School . In 1948, the architect G. Adolph Johnson designed the Phillipston Memorial School. Additionally, Mount Wachusett Community College serves

221-728: The town was $ 21,994. About 7.4% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over. Templeton is part of the Narragansett Regional School District, along with the neighboring town of Phillipston . Elementary School students from both towns attend Templeton Elementary School, middle school students attend Narragansett Regional Middle School, and high school students attend Narragansett Regional High School . The district previously also included Phillipston Memorial Elementary School, located on Phillipston Common, but that school

238-432: Was $ 46,845, and the median income for a family was $ 52,011. Males had a median income of $ 39,231 versus $ 25,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 18,706. About 3.8% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over. Phillipston is part of the Narragansett Regional School District, along with Templeton . Previously,

255-415: Was 8,149 at the 2020 census . The town comprises four main villages: Templeton Center, East Templeton, Baldwinville , and Otter River. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 32.4 square miles (84 km ), of which 32.0 square miles (83 km ) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km ), or 1.17%, is water. Templeton is bordered by Royalston and Winchendon to

272-482: Was 98.15% White , 0.35% African American , 0.22% Native American , 0.28% Asian , 0.43% from other races , and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of the population. Other ethnicities: 19.2% were of French , 13.3% French Canadian , 12.8% Irish , 10.1% Italian , 9.6% English , 8.0% Polish , 5.4% Finnish and 5.4% American ancestry according to Census 2000 . There were 2,411 households, out of which 35.3% had children under

289-450: Was closed at the end of the 2019-2020 school year and all students relocated to Templeton Elementary School for the 2020-2021 academic year. Templeton's Boynton Public Library began in 1868 and named after John Boynton . In fiscal year 2008, the town of Templeton spent 0.49% ($ 53,608) of its budget on its public library—approximately $ 6 per person, per year ($ 7.91 adjusted for inflation to 2022). Otter River State Forest , operated by

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