Worcester is a city in Worcester County in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States of America. Its population in the 2000 census was 172,648; a July 1, 2002 estimate put the city’s population at 174,962. In terms of population, Worcester is the third-largest city in New England, behind Boston and Providence, Rhode Island.
The metropolitan area is the fastest growing area in the state. The city is ranked twenty-fifth in the nation for its size in terms of current population and economic growth. Its ZIP codes are 01601-01610, 01613-01615, and 01653-01655.
City name pronunciation
“Worcester” is correctly pronounced with two syllables, not three: ‘w?st?r (IPA) — listen. The first syllable of “Worcester” is stressed and usually rhymes with the first syllable of “pussycat"; however, some residents pronounce “Worcester” to rhyme with “mister.” (The speakers in that group have the non-rhotic accent common in New England, and so would say ‘w?st? ("WIH-stuh").)
History
Worcester was first settled in 1673 and was officially incorporated in 1684. The settlement was established as a town in 1722, and chartered as a city in 1848.
When the government of Worcester County was established on April 2, 1731, Worcester was chosen as its shire town (later known as a county seat). From that date until the dissolution of the county government on July 1, 1998, it was the only county seat.
John Adams taught at the village schoolhouse in Worcester before returning to Braintree to practice law and contribute to the revolution and founding of the United States.
On June 9, 1953 Worcester was hit by a tornado that killed 94 people and damaged a large part of the city. It was the deadliest tornado in New England history.
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