Joseph Allen (August 15, 1790 – February 23, 1873) was an American Congregational clergyman.

Joseph Allen was born on August 15, 1790 in Medfield, Massachusetts.

He graduated from Harvard in 1811, and was ordained pastor of the Congregational church at Northborough in 1816, which relation he sustained until his death.

His published works include Historical Account of Northborough (1826), History of the Worcester Association (1868), and Allen Genealogy (1869), besides sermons, text-books, and Sunday-school books.

Joseph Allen died on February 23, 1873 in Northborough, Massachusetts.