Leominster, Massachusetts
Leominster is a city of 43,909 people in Worcester County, Massachusetts, founded in 1653.
Why visit Leominster
Townapedia lists 62 museums and landmarks, 87 parks and trails, 208 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 35 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include 5th street bridge, Fitchburg State University, Leominster High School and Monument Square Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Leominster
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About Leominster
Leominster is a city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the second-most populous city in Worcester County, with a population of 44,209 at the 2024 census estimate. Leominster is located north of Worcester and northwest of Boston. Both Route 2 and Route 12 pass through Leominster.
From the Wikipedia article Leominster, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do35
5th street bridge
Bridge · 3.9 mi
Cable stayed bridge in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Fitchburg State University
School · 4.8 mi
Public university in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, United States
Whalom Park
Monument and historic site · 4.0 mi
Former amusement park in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, United States
23 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks62
Leominster High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic school building at 261 West Street in Leominster, Massachusetts
Monument Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Ahijah Wood House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Historic house in Westminster, Massachusetts
Billerica Town Common District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Cluett Peabody & Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Factory in Leominster, Massachusetts, United States
Crocker Field
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Sports complex in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, United States
Duck Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic mill complex in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, United States
East Princeton Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Ezra Wood-Levi Warner Place
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.8 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
F. A. Whitney Carriage Company Complex Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Fay Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
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Fitchburg Historical Society
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Massachusetts organization
50 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds87
Doyle Community Park & Center
Park · 1.9 mi
Park in Massachusetts, United States of America
75 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes208
Crown Fried Chicken
Restaurant · Chicken · 4.5 mi
70 North St, Fitchburg
Mo-We,Su 10:00-22:00; Th-Sa 10:00-23:00
Pudgey Tea
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 4.4 mi
35 Main Street, Fitchburg
Tu,We,Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00
Seoul Kitchen
Restaurant · Korean · 0.6 mi
20 Central Street
Tu-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:30-21:30; Su 12:00-20:30
Cherry Hill Ice Cream
Ice cream · 3.6 mi
826 Leominster Road, Lunenburg
Mo-Th 14:00-20:00, Fr 14:00-21:00, Sa 12:00-21:00, Su 12:00-20:00
Ninety-Nine
Restaurant · 3.6 mi
275 Summer Street
Mo-We 11:00-21:30; Th-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
196 more on the map.
History
The region was originally inhabited by various divisions of the Pennacook or Nipmuc Native Americans, who lived along the Nashua River. The river provided fertile soil for the cultivation of corn, beans, squash and tobacco.
European settlers began arriving in the mid-17th century and in 1653, the area of Leominster—which takes it name from the Herefordshire town of Leominster in England, was first founded as part of the town of Lancaster.
The European settlers and native people lived peacefully for a number of years, until the start of King Philip's War in 1675. The violent war between the native Indians and early settlers killed hundreds of people and drove off the inhabitants from the area. After the war, Lancaster remained virtually deserted until a new land grant was offered to residents in 1701. To prevent further conflict with the native Indians, the settlers negotiated with Chief Sholan and his nephew George Tahanto of the Nashaway tribe for the land. It would be the only parcel of land to be legally purchased in Central Massachusetts.
By 1737, the area of Leominster had gained enough residents to be incorporated as a separate town. The town of Leominster was officially incorporated on June 23, 1740.
From the History section of Leominster, Massachusetts on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship56
Calvinistic Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
The Salvation Army Center For Worship And Service
Church · Salvation Army · 3.4 mi
739 Water Street, Fitchburg
Fitchburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 3.8 mi
205 Summer Street
Masjid Bait-ul-zikr
Place of worship · Ahmadiyya · 4.5 mi
360 Main Street, Fitchburg
Rollstone Congregational Church
Church · Church Of Christ · 4.4 mi
199 Main Street, Fitchburg
Shopping50
Gas and EV charging36
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Advanced Community Experience Program
School · 5.8 mi
1025 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg
Center For Technical Education Innovation
School · 0.9 mi
122 Granite Street, Leominster
Healthcare19
CareWell Urgent Care UMASS Memorial
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.2 mi
380 John Fitch Highway
Reliant Medical Group
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.8 mi
225 New Lancaster Road, Leominster
Map of Leominster
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 16°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 17°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 25°F | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 35°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 70°F | 46°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 40°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 30°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 22°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fitchburg Muni Ap (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Worcester County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-07-19: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2015-04-13: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gardner Municipal Airport (GDM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Fitchburg 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Gardner 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Hudson 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Worcester 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Framingham 23 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Lowell 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Burlington 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
- Belmont 31 mi east, about 50 min by car
- Arlington 32 mi east, about 51 min by car
- Cambridge 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Aerial downtown Leominster MA 2, Nick Allen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LeominsterMA JewettPianoFactoryBuilding, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Restored Frances H and Jonathan Drake House, Leominster MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Streetcar and Congregational Church, Leominster - postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- LeominsterAppleseed2 - Sept29 (8067156280), ElizabethForMA, CC BY 2.0
- Monument Square, Leominster, with streetcar - postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Streetcar at Monument Square, Leominster - postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Streetcar at Monument Square, Leominster - 1910-sent postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Monument Square, Leominster - undivided back postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Greetings from Leominster, Massachusetts - Large Letter Postcard (8201893085), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Leominster station from the south, December 2023, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leominster Depot from the southwest, December 2014, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leominster depot facing north, December 2014, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Scranton bus depot decal on Leominster station, December 2014, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leominster station from the southeast, December 2023, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leominster depot HDR, December 2014, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LeominsterMA OldHighSchool, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LeominsterMA ReedToyFactory1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LeominsterMA ReedToyFactory2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Volkswagen E-Golf charging in Leominster MA October 2025, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Food Court, The Mall at Whitney Field, Leominster MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Twin Cities Rail Trail under construction, Leominster MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridge over Route 2, Twin Cities Rail Trail, Leominster MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Framingham and Worcester Railroad bridge over Route 2 in Leominster, November 2015, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Twin Cities Rail Trail, Leominster MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FitchburgMA CrockerPark, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pine Grove Cemetery, Leominster MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- FitchburgMA SafetyFundNationalBank, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- United Parish of Lunenburg MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- FitchburgMA HistoricalSociety, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WestminsterMA AhijahWoodHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ponakin Bridge, Jet Lowe, Public domain
- First Parish Church across Town Common, Billerica MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Cluett Peabody Leominster, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- FitchburgMA FaithUnitedParishChurch, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FitchburgMA ParkhillMill, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sterling Center, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- WestminsterMA NathanWoodHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Whitney Carriage Co, Marcbela, Public domain
- ShirleyMA JamesParkerHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
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