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Holyoke is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States, that lies between the western bank of the Connecticut River and the Mount Tom Range. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 38,247.
- Mount Tom State Reservation. A basalt mountain range, 4.5 miles long and 1.5 miles, lurks above the northern end of Holyoke. There’s inspiring, rugged scenery in the Mount Tom Range, and from the high western cliffs you can gaze out for miles across the Pioneer Valley.
- Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Holyoke has always had a large Irish makeup, to the point that this place was known as “Ireland Parish” when it was incorporated in 1786.
- Holyoke Canal System. Built between 1847 and 1882, Holyoke’s 4.5 miles of power canals kindle fascination as a working power source, visually impressive feature of the cityscape and as a site of important mechanical engineering history.
- Holyoke Heritage State Park. In 1980 the vast William Skinner Silk Mill was destroyed by fire, and in 1986 this park celebrating Holyoke’s industrial past opened on that canal-front plot.
Apr 1, 2024 · Holyoke, Massachusetts, located in Hampden County, is a city rich in history and home to several remarkable historical landmarks. As one of the first planned industrial cities in the United States, Holyoke played a significant role during the Industrial Revolution.
On March 4, 1850, Holyoke finally became its own town. Holyoke's development was rapid. Within 30 years, America recognized it as the "Queen of Industrial Cities", and soon after as the "Paper City of the World". Textiles were the first major product of the City, quickly followed by paper.
Located 8 miles (13 km) north of Springfield, Holyoke is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Area, one of the two distinct metropolitan areas in Massachusetts. Holyoke is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States, that lies between the western bank of the Connecticut River and the Mount Tom Range.
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Holyoke, city, Hampden county, west-central Massachusetts, U.S. It lies on the Connecticut River just north of Chicopee and Springfield . Settled in 1725 as part of Springfield, it was included in West Springfield in 1774 until incorporated as a separate township in 1850.
May 21, 2024 · City Services. Careers and Contracts. Transportation. Payments & Taxes. Property & housing. Permits & Licensing. Welcome to the City of Holyoke, MA.
