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Watertown, Historical riverside city in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Watertown extends along both banks of the Charles River, featuring residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and numerous parks across its 4.2 square miles.

The Massachusetts Provincial Congress gathered in Watertown during 1775, making critical decisions that influenced the early stages of the American Revolution.

The Armenian Library and Museum of America preserves and displays artifacts, documents, and photographs representing Armenian heritage in the United States.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority operates multiple bus routes connecting Watertown Square to Harvard Square, Newton, and downtown Boston.

The Watertown Arsenal manufactured military equipment from 1816 through World War II, utilizing specialized machinery and advanced production methods.

Location: Middlesex County

Inception: 1630

Elevation above the sea: 11 m

Shares border with: Belmont, Boston

Website: http://watertown-ma.gov

GPS coordinates: 41.61842,-70.48706

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:11

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