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Welcome to Wilbraham, Massachusetts

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About Wilbraham:

Wilbraham is a town located in Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 13,473.

For geographic and demographic information on the census-designated place Wilbraham, please see the article Wilbraham (CDP), Massachusetts.

Wilbraham Geography:

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 58.1 km² (22.4 mi²). 57.5 km² (22.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.89% water.

Wilbraham History:

Wilbraham is home to Wilbraham Monson Academy, founded in 1803. Also, the oldest Methodist meeting house in New England is located in the town's center. The town's center is among the largest historical designated areas in the country, with fine examples of colonial and Victorian homes. Wilbraham was first settled in 1730 and was officially incorporated in 1763.

Wilbraham is also the home of Friendly's. Although this restaurant and ice cream corporation was started in Springfield, Massachusetts, it is currently headquartered in Wilbraham. On the Massachusetts Turnpike, hedges along the side of the pike have been trimmed to welcome drivers to "Wilbraham, home of Friendly's."