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Groton

Massachusetts, United States · North America

About Groton

Groton sits on the route: 10 minutes from Ayer, 50km from Skinny House.

Groton is a town located in Massachusetts, United States. With a population of 1,124, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Groton sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Groton to your route.

About Groton

Groton is a town in northwestern Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, within the Greater Boston metropolitan area. The population was 11,315 at the 2020 census. It contains the census-designated place of the same name. An affluent bedroom community roughly 45 miles from Boston, Groton has a large population

Read more of professional workers, many of whom work in Boston's tech industry. It is loosely connected to Boston by highways (Route 2) and commuter rail (the MBTA Fitchburg Line). The town has a long history dating back to the colonial era. It was a battlefield in King Philip's War and Queen Anne's War, and several Grotonians played notable roles in the American Revolution (including William Prescott, the American commander at the Battle of Bunker Hill) and Shays' Rebellion. Groton is home to two college-preparatory boarding schools: Lawrence Academy at Groton, founded in 1793; and Groton School, founded in 1884. Notable Groton residents include former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, sports writers Peter Gammons and Dan Shaughnessy, and NBC political correspondent Steve Kornacki.

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Where is Groton located?

Groton is located in Massachusetts, United States, North America. The coordinates are 42.6112 latitude, -71.5745 longitude.

What is the population of Groton?

Groton has a population of approximately 1,124 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,124
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Massachusetts
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.6112, -71.5745

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Worth the detour from Groton

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Museum of Fine Arts Boston

One of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, with exceptional collections of Asian, Egyptian, and Impressionist art.

50 km · about 55 min drive

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Skinny House

Boston's narrowest house, four storeys tall and just 10.4 feet across at its widest, tapering to 6.2 feet inside: narrow enough to touch both walls. Wedged into Hull Street opposite Copp's Hill Burying Ground.

50 km · about 60 min drive

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