Prescott Center
in Franklin County of Massachusetts, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
42.392 and -72.345 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 42° 23' 30" and W -72° 20' 42"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:56 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:43 am and 4:25 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.350 and 115.167 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Flinders Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Prescott Center

Prescott Center in Franklin County (Massachusetts) is a town located in United States about 345 mi (or 555 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Time in Prescott Center is now 05:56 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 11 airports closer to Prescott Center, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Westover ARB/Metropolitan Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Statue of Liberty in a distance of 144 mi (or 232 km), South-West. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Keene, Worcester, Newfane, Hartford and Newport. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 55 °F

Morning Temperature -0°C / 31 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 27%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 52% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

14°C (57 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

10°C (51 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Five College Radio Astronomy Observatory

The Five College Radio Astronomical Observatory (FCRAO) was a radio astronomy observatory located on a peninsula in the Quabbin Reservoir. It was sited in the town of New Salem, Massachusetts on land that was originally part of Prescott, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1969 by the Five College Astronomy Department. From its inception, the observatory has emphasized research, the development of technology and the training of students—both graduate and undergraduate.

Located at 42.3919, -72.3441 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Astronomical observatories in Massachusetts, Radio telescopes, University of Massachusetts Amherst buildings

Prescott, Massachusetts

Prescott was a town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was incorporated in 1822 from portions of Pelham and New Salem, and was partially built on Equivalent Lands. It was named in honor of Colonel William Prescott, who commanded the American forces at the Battle of Bunker Hill. It was unincorporated on April 28, 1938 as part of the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir. It was the least populous of the four unincorporated towns, with barely 300 residents by 1900.

Located at 42.3917, -72.3447 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct towns in Massachusetts, Lost cities and towns, Ghost towns in Massachusetts, Populated places in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, 1938 disestablishments in Massachusetts, Forcibly depopulated communities in the United States

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Located at 42.4035, -72.3078 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Military facilities in Massachusetts, Buildings and structures in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, Closed facilities of the United States Air Force