Welcome to Worcester ...
Worcester is located in Washington County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Worcester, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
When the people of Worcester refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Worcesterite<2>
Worcester is 760 feet [232 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Worcester lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Worcester lies within the (802) area code.
The ZIP code for Worcester: 05682<4>
Communities Also Named Worcester ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 8 communities that are also named Worcester - they are located in Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Saskatchewan and Wisconsin.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Worcester.
Communities near Worcester ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Worcester.
- Barre
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barre
- Barre is located in Washington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,474 people
- Barre has also been known as:
- Barre City
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Barre <5>
- Barre
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south) - Montpelier
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montpelier
- Montpelier is located in Washington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,328 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Montpelier <5>
- Northfield
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northfield have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northfield
- Northfield is located in Washington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,504 people
- Morristown
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morristown have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morristown
- Morristown is located in Lamoille County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,549 people
- Waterbury
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west) - Stowe
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest) - Johnson
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north) - Williamstown
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamstown have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamstown
- Williamstown is located in Orange County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,530 people
- Underhill
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Worcester. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Worcester.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Worcester. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Worcester.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Worcester. See our Newspapers Page for Worcester.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Worcester ...
Looking for more information about Worcester? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Worcester, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Worcester.
Adding Worcester to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Worcester in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Worcester was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Worcester on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Vermont (1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Worcester.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Worcester. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Vermont: https://www.vermont.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Vermont's counties, including Washington, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Worcester refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Worcester may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Worcester - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Worcester). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Worcester or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |