Sunderland, Massachusetts

Sunderland, Massachusetts
First Congregational of Sunderland, organized in 1718
First Congregational of Sunderland, organized in 1718
Official seal of Sunderland, Massachusetts
Location in Franklin County in Massachusetts
Location in Franklin County in Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42°28′0″N 72°34′45″W / 42.46667°N 72.57917°W / 42.46667; -72.57917
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyFranklin
Settled1713
IncorporatedNovember 12, 1718
Government
 • TypeOpen town meeting
Area
 • Total14.7 sq mi (38.2 km2)
 • Land14.2 sq mi (36.9 km2)
 • Water0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2)
Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,663
 • Density250/sq mi (96/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
01375
Area code413
FIPS code25-68400
GNIS feature ID0618176[1]
Websitewww.townofsunderland.us

Sunderland is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States, part of the Pioneer Valley. The population was 3,663 at the 2020 census.[2] It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Sunderland was first settled in 1713 and was officially incorporated in 1718. It was first known as Swampfield, a name which is now honored by Swampfield Road, but the name was changed to attract more residents. It was renamed in honor of Charles Spencer, the Earl of Sunderland.[3] Historically, the land was largely used for farming. Before the incorporation of Leverett in 1774, that town was a part of Sunderland's territory.

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sunderland, Massachusetts
  2. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Sunderland town, Franklin County, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  3. ^ [1], Sunderland, MA – Local Guide to the Town. Accessed April 20, 2009.