Wrentham Massachusetts Map

About Wrentham, Massachusetts

Wrentham is a locality in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 11,500. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Wrentham is located at 42.0668°N, 71.3281°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2093.

Wrentham unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills and verdant woodlands, a place where the sky seems to stretch a little wider. It lies 3.7 miles east-south-east of Franklin, MA (from Franklin, MA: bearing 108°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-north-west of Attleboro. The terrain, softened by glacial deposits, offers a gentle topography that encourages meandering walks and quiet contemplation. Streams, like threads of quicksilver, weave through the meadows, their banks often fringed with the vibrant green of ferns and the subtle blush of wild roses in season. The air here carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a fragrance that deepens as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long, painterly shadows across the fields. In the distance, the occasional glimpse of a weathered barn or a stone wall speaks of a land shaped by human hands over generations, a subtle reminder of the enduring connection between people and the enduring character of Wrentham. The history of Wrentham is etched into the very character of its founding, a testament to the early settlers who sought both fertile ground and a sense of community. Originally part of the Dedham grant, it was incorporated in 1742, its economy initially rooted in agriculture, with farms producing hay, dairy, and later, tobacco. The presence of glacial erratics, large stones left behind by ancient ice flows, dot the landscape and hint at the forces that shaped this land millennia ago. Though industry has shifted over the centuries, a spirit of self-reliance and a connection to the land remain palpable. The annual Wrentham Labor Day Fair, a tradition stretching back decades, continues to draw families and friends, a vibrant celebration of local life, showcasing crafts, agriculture, and the enduring spirit of this Norfolk County gem.

About This Wrentham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wrentham, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.066765, -71.328111. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Wrentham and Norfolk County.

Detailed location data for Wrentham includes the ZIP code (02093), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Norfolk County (Dedham), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Wrentham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.