Douglas, Massachusetts
Douglas is a town in Southern Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 8,983 at the 2020 census. It includes the sizable Douglas State Forest, managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
Douglas, Massachusetts | |
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Town | |
Second Congregational Church | |
Flag Seal | |
Nicknames: D-town, The Big D | |
Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts. | |
Coordinates: 42°03′15″N 71°44′24″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Massachusetts |
County | Worcester |
Settled | 1721 |
Incorporated | 1746 |
Government | |
• Type | Open town meeting |
Area | |
• Total | 37.7 sq mi (97.7 km2) |
• Land | 36.4 sq mi (94.2 km2) |
• Water | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km2) |
Elevation | 582 ft (177 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 768 |
• Density | 20/sq mi (7.9/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
ZIP code | 01516 |
Area code | 508 / 774 |
FIPS code | 25-17300 |
GNIS feature ID | 0619479 |
Website | www www |
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