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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.
- Mirza Y. Hyderabad, India 17 contributions. Best keep secret. Fabulous place. Best keep secret in Western Massachusetts. Brail lakes, wildlife, birds, foliage, walking trails and no crowds.
- One_Savvy_Traveler. West Springfield, MA26 contributions. Off beaten path but nice 2C dino tracks. Too bad there R 'boneheads' who try to steal them, they need 2 B shot.
- DianaOnacki. 42 contributions. Nephew’s wedding but exploding area before wedding. We decided to see this mountain!!! We drove as far as we could go and hiked to the observatory!!!!
- annapN7702ZW. Holyoke, MA 310 contributions. Great choice. Kids loved the exhibits and interactive kitchen. Nice choice for an afternoon activity. Near the park as well.
Jun 9, 2024 · 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
May 26, 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.
Holyoke is a city in southwestern Massachusetts. It is close to Springfield. The city was settled in 1745 and incorporated in 1850. Holyoke had almost 40,000 people at the 2020 census.
Holyoke would not take his name for over two hundred more years, but Captain Elizur Holyoke is reckoned to be the first European to explore the City. In 1633, he lead a daring expedition up the Connecticut River to explore the potential for settlement.
