History of Templeton, Massachusetts, USA

1751 - Templeton is settled

Massachusetts City and Town Incorporation and Settlement Dates

1762 - Templeton is incorporated

Massachusetts City and Town Incorporation and Settlement Dates

1839 - Templeton
Templeton, Massachusetts
Worcester county. Several streams, affording good mill seats, water this town, and pass to the Connecticut, by Miller's and Chickopee rivers. The surface of the town is uneven, but not mountainous; the elevated parts afford good pasturage, and the valleys, excellent crops of grain and hay. The manufactures consist of woolen goods, boots, shoes, leather, iron castings, shovels, hoes, spades, forks, palm-leaf hats, chairs, carriages, and cabinet, tin and wooden wares: value, the year ending April 1, 1837, $145,400. The village is very plesantly located, and presents some beautiful landscapes.

This town lies 60 miles W.N.W. from Boston and 26 N.N.W. from Worcester. Incorporated in 1762. Population, 1837, 1,690.
The New England Gazetteer containing descriptions of all the states, counties and towns in New England: also descriptions of the principal mountains, rivers lakes, capes, bays, harbors, islands and fashionable resorts within that territory. By John Hayward, author of the Columbian Traveller, Religious Creeds, &c. &c. Boston: John Hayward. Boyd & White, Concord, N.H. 1839

1845 - TEMPLETON. [Pop. 1,776. Inc. 1762.]
This town was granted to some of the heroes of Philip's War, in compensation for their services.

It was probably named in honor of the Temple family, to which Gov. Winthrop was related, and it originally contained Phillipston, and part of Gardner.

It is watered by sources of Miller's, Swift, and Ware rivers, on which are a factory and many saw-mills. Boots, shoes, cabinet ware, and palm-leaf hats are the chief articles manufactured.

Distance from Worcester, 24 miles; from Boston, 58.
An Elementary Geography for Massachusetts Children by William Bentley Fowle and Asa Fitz, 1845

1848 - Templeton
This town was an original grant to certain persons who did service in King Philip’s war, or to their heirs, and was known by the name of Narragansett No. 6 until its incorporation, in 1762, when the name of Templeton was given to it. The first meeting of the proprietors of this tract was held at Concord, in 1733.

Its settlement was greatly retarded through danger from the Indians, hut after the close of the French wars inhabitants moved in and the settlement rapidly improved. The first church was gathered here in 1755, and Rev. Daniel Pond was ordained pastor. He was dismissed in 1759, and succeeded by Rev. Ebenezer Sparhawk in 1761. The next minister, Rev. Charles Wellington, was ordained in 1807. Rev. Lemuel P. Bates was installed pastor of the second church in 1833. He was succeeded by Rev. Lewis Sabin in 1837.

This is a pleasant town, of uneven surface, hut contains much good land. It is watered by branches of Miller’s and Chicopee rivers, and has many excellent mill-sites.... Read MORE...

1854 - Templeton
Templeton, a post-township in Worcester co., Massachusetts, 55 miles TV. by N. from Boston. The Vermont and Massachusetts railroad crosses the N. E. part of the town ship. Population, 2173.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

Templeton Massachusetts, 1890
Templeton is a pleasant agricultural and manufacturing town of 2,627 inhabitants in the northerly part of Worcester County, 69 miles northwest of Boston, and bounded on the north by Royalston and Winchendon, on the northeast by the latter and Gardner, on the southeast by Hubbardston, and on the southwest and west by Phillipston. The assessed area is 18,026 acres. The Fitchburg Railroad has stations at Otter River in the northeast and Baldwinsville in the north, and the Ware River Branch of the Boston and Albany at Templeton (centre) and Baldwinsville. These and East Templeton are the post-offices, and other villages are Brooks', Partridgeville and South Templeton.

The surface of the town is broken and picturesque. Rounded hills, fertile valleys, romantic glens and verdant meadows, all conspire to beautify the town. Crow Hill, in the northwesterly section, is a conspicuous elevation; and Mine Hill, in the southeasterly part, is noted for an old excavation, disclosed in 1824. The... Read MORE...

1895 - Templeton
Templeton, a post-village in Templeton township, Worcester co., Mass., 3 mile from Templeton Station of the Ware River Railroad, and 10 miles S. of Winchendon. It has a savings-bank, a hotel, 6 churches, and manufactures of chairs, furniture, tin-ware, woollen goods, and boots and shoes. Pop. 2764. The township also contains East Templeton, Baldwinsville, and Otter River.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1906
Templeton, a post-village in Templeton township (town), Worcester CO., Mass., on the Boston and Albany R., 10 miles S. of Winchendon. It has manufactures of furniture, tin-ware, etc. Pop. of the town in 1900, 3489.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Templeton:
Otter River State Forest:

Explore hiking trails, enjoy a picnic, or go fishing by the river in this scenic state forest.

Baldwinville Village:

Visit the historic village, which has charming architecture and offers a glimpse into the town's past.

Narragansett Regional High School Agricultural Center:

Check out any events or activities happening at the agricultural center, which promotes agricultural education in the community.

Hiking and Nature Walks:

Discover the natural beauty of the area by exploring local hiking trails and nature walks.

Fishing at Otter River:

If you enjoy fishing, Otter River provides opportunities for a relaxing day by the water.

Templeton Fish & Game Club:

If you're into outdoor activities, this club might offer events like shooting sports, archery, or fishing.

Visit Local Farms:

Explore local farms in the area, and consider picking your own fruits or vegetables if in season.

Lake Dennison Recreation Area:

Spend a day ... Read MORE...