Turners Falls, MA
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Turners Falls, MA
- Turners Falls is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Montague, Massachusetts, United States. Named after Captain William Turner, who played a key role in the region's history, the city is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History[edit | edit source]
- Turners Falls was founded in 1868 as a planned industrial community designed to attract workers to its paper mills. The city is named after Captain William Turner, who led colonial soldiers in the 1676 Battle of Turner's Falls, a significant event in the King Philip's War.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Turners Falls is located at 42°36′35″N 72°33′31″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km²), of which 2.0 square miles (5.2 km²) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km²) (13.11%) is water.
Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- Turners Falls is home to several healthcare facilities that provide a range of services to the community.
- Baystate Franklin Medical Center - A community hospital offering a broad range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric services. The hospital is part of the Baystate Health System, which serves patients throughout western Massachusetts.
- Community Health Center of Franklin County - A non-profit organization providing comprehensive healthcare services, including primary care, dental care, and behavioral health services. The center operates on a sliding fee scale, making healthcare accessible to all residents regardless of their ability to pay.
- Farren Care Center - A specialized healthcare facility providing long-term care and rehabilitation services for individuals with complex medical and psychiatric needs. The center is part of the Trinity Health Of New England health system.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Montague, Massachusetts
- Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area
- Baystate Health System
- Trinity Health Of New England
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