The start of my "What's in Worcester County" series, begins in the town of Auburn, Massachusetts. The Town of Auburn, zip code 01501 and area code 508 is made up of land areas, bordering of Worcester, Leicester, Sutton and Oxford. The town was originally named "Ward" and was incorporated in 1778. Then in 1837, it was changed to Auburn.
Population:
16,259
Size: 15.7 sq. miles
Famous Historian:
Dr. Robert Goddard's liquid propelled rockets was fired on Pakachoag Hill in 1926 in the field on Effe Ward's farm. It was the forerunner of today's space flights. Dr. Goddard is considered the father of modern rocketry.
Tax rate: $11.77 per thousand
Schools:
http://www.city-data.com/school/Auburn-Massachusetts.html
Website:
www.auburnguide.com
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