Princeton is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It is bordered on the east by Sterling and Leominster, on the north by Westminster, on the northwest by Hubbardston, on the southwest by Rutland, and on the southeast by Holden. The preeminent landmark within Princeton is Mount Wachusett, which straddles the line between Princeton and Westminster but the entrance to which is within Princeton. According to tradition, in 1675, Mary Rowlandson was ransomed upon Redemption Rock, now within the town of Princeton, by King Philip. The population was 3,495 at the 2020 census. Princeton is a rural exurb, serving as a bedroom commuter town for nearby cities such as Worcester, Gardner, and Boston.
Princeton is a town in Worcester County Massachusetts United States It is bordered on the east by Sterling and Leominster on the north by Westminster on the northwest by Hubbardston on the southwest by Rutland and on the southeast by Holden The preeminent landmark within Princeton is Mount Wachusett which straddles the line between Princeton and Westminster but the entrance to which is within Princeton According to tradition in 1675 Mary Rowlandson was ransomed upon Redemption Rock now within the town of Princeton by King Philip The population was 3495 at the 2020 census Princeton is a rural exurb serving as a bedroom commuter town for nearby cities such as Worcester Gardner and Boston