East Longmeadow, Massachusetts

East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
City
East Longmeadow Town Hall
East Longmeadow Town Hall
Flag of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Flag
Official seal of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Seal
Location in Hampden County in Massachusetts
Location in Hampden County in Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42°03′52″N 72°30′47″W / 42.06444°N 72.51306°W / 42.06444; -72.51306
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Settled1720
Incorporated1894
Government
 • TypeTown Council and Town Manager
Area
 • Total12.94 sq mi (33.5 km2)
 • Land13.0 sq mi (33.6 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
400 ft (69 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total16,430
 • Density1,263.8/sq mi (489.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
01028
Area code413
FIPS code25-19645
GNIS feature ID0618182
Websitewww.eastlongmeadowma.gov

East Longmeadow is a town[1] in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States, situated in the Pioneer Valley region of Western Massachusetts. It had a population of 16,430 at the 2020 census.[2] East Longmeadow is 5 mi (8.0 km) southeast of downtown Springfield, part of the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area. Additionally, the town is 25 mi (40 km) north of Hartford, 88 mi (142 km) southwest of Boston, and 142 mi (229 km) northeast of New York City.

The development of East Longmeadow around the turn-of-the century was largely reliant on the brownstone quarrying industry. The industry brought many Swedish immigrants, formerly of Connecticut, along with large French and Italian populations to the area. These immigrants would typically labor in the quarries.

East Longmeadow hosts an annual Fourth of July Parade, which is one of the largest Fourth of July parades in Western Massachusetts.[3] East Longmeadow High School also serves as host to an annual Fourth of July fireworks display, traditionally held on July 3.

  1. ^ "East Longmeadow votes overwhelmingly to adopt new town charter". April 13, 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
  2. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: East Longmeadow town, Hampden County, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  3. ^ Sacharczyk, Tamara (July 4, 2016). "Big 4th of July parade a patriotic tradition in East Longmeadow". WWLP 22 News. Retrieved October 16, 2018.