Holliston, Massachusetts
Holliston is a New England town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States in the Greater Boston area. The population was 14,996 at the 2020 census. It is located in MetroWest, a Massachusetts region that is west of Boston. Holliston is the only town in Middlesex County that borders both Norfolk and Worcester counties.
Holliston, Massachusetts | |
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Town | |
Holliston Town Hall on the east border of the town green | |
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Flag Seal | |
Location in Middlesex County in Massachusetts | |
| Coordinates: 42°11′00″N 71°25′30″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Settled | 1659 |
| Incorporated | 1724 |
| Named for | Thomas Hollis |
| Government | |
| • Type | Open town meeting |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.0 sq mi (49.3 km2) |
| • Land | 18.7 sq mi (48.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 188 ft (57 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 14,996 |
| • Density | 790/sq mi (300/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP Code | 01746 |
| Area code | 508/774 |
| FIPS code | 25-30700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0618225 |
| Website | www.townofholliston.us |
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