Gardner, Massachusetts
Gardner, officially the City of Gardner, is a city in Worcester County in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States. The population was 21,287 in the 2020 census. Gardner is home of such sites as the Blue Moon Diner, Dunn State Park, Gardner Heritage State Park, and Mount Wachusett Community College.
Gardner, Massachusetts | |
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From top, left to right: Dunn State Park; St. Joseph Parish; Blue Moon Diner; the Biggest Chair; Central Street at Heywood Place; First Baptist Church. | |
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| Nickname: The Chair City | |
Location in Worcester County and Massachusetts. | |
Gardner, Massachusetts Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 42°34′30″N 71°59′55″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Settled | 1764 |
| Incorporated (town) | 1785 |
| Incorporated (city) | 1923 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council city |
| • Mayor | Michael J. Nicholson |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 23.02 sq mi (59.61 km2) |
| • Land | 22.07 sq mi (57.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.95 sq mi (2.45 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,100 ft (324 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 21,287 |
| • Density | 964.65/sq mi (372.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP Code | 01440 |
| Area code(s) | 978 351 |
| FIPS code | 25-25485 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0610059 |
| Website | gardner-ma.gov |
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