Parker River Reservoir
Parker River Reservoir is a reservoir in Essex, Massachusetts. Parker River Reservoir is situated nearby to the village Byfield, as well as near the hamlet Leightons Corner.Places of Interest
Highlights include Newbury Town Library and The Governor’s Academy.
The Governor’s Academy
School
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The Governor's Academy is a co-educational, college-preparatory day and boarding school in Byfield, Massachusetts. Established in 1763 in memory of Massachusetts governor William Dummer, Governor's is the oldest boarding school in New England. The Governor’s Academy is situated 2 miles east of Parker River Reservoir.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Byfield and Georgetown.
Byfield
Village
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Byfield is a village in the town of Newbury, in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It borders West Newbury, Georgetown, and Rowley. It is located approximately 30 miles north-northeast of Boston, along Interstate 95, about 10 miles south of the border between New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Georgetown
Village
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Groveland is a town in Merrimack Valley with a population of 7,000. Georgetown is a town of 8,000. West Newbury is a small town of 4,500. Boxford is a town of about 8,000. Georgetown is situated 3 miles southwest of Parker River Reservoir.
Rowley
Village
Ipswich is a seaside town of 14,000 people in Massachusetts. Home to Willowdale State Forest and Sandy Point State Reservation, Ipswich includes the southern part of Plum Island. Rowley is situated 4 miles southeast of Parker River Reservoir.
Parker River Reservoir
- Type: Reservoir
- Category: body of water
- Location: Essex, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
42.74909° or 42° 44′ 57″ northLongitude
-70.94142° or 70° 56′ 29″ westElevation
23 feet (7 metres)Open location code
87JFP3X5+JCGeoNames ID
4946735
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Localities in the Area
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