Taunton, County seat in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Taunton extends along the banks of the Taunton River, encompassing 48 square miles of land with residential neighborhoods and commercial districts.
Settlers from Plymouth Colony established Taunton in 1637 after purchasing the land from the Nemasket Native tribe through the Tetiquet Purchase.
The city earned its nickname 'Silver City' during the 1800s when manufacturers like Reed & Barton produced high-quality silver items for national distribution.
Located 40 miles south of Boston and 18 miles east of Providence, Taunton connects to major highways for convenient regional transportation.
Since 1914, Taunton Green transforms each December with an extensive holiday light display, leading to the city's designation as Christmas City.
Location: Bristol County
Inception: 1637
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
Website: http://taunton-ma.gov
GPS coordinates: 41.90000,-71.09028
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:24
Taunton State Hospital
1.6 km
Wat Nawamintararachutis
4.7 km
Massasoit State Park
9.1 km
King Phillip's Cave
9.6 km
Whittenton Mills Complex
3 km
Taunton Iron Works
2.8 km
Norton Reservoir
12.4 km
Taunton Green Historic District
425 m
Bristol County Courthouse Complex
1.6 km
Taunton City Hall
142 m
Central Fire Station
462 m
Union Congregational Church
2.5 km
Taunton Public Library
545 m
Pilgrim Congregational Church
501 m
Watson Pond State Park
5.9 km
Old Colony History Museum
300 m
Old Weir Stove Building
2 km
Walker School
3.7 km
First Parish Church
203 m
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
313 m
N. S. Williams House
7.7 km
Westville Congregational Church
4.3 km
Harris Street Bridge
1.8 km
North Taunton Baptist Church
1.7 km
William L. White, Jr. House
2.4 km
Hopewell School
2.2 km
Asa Lincoln House
2.9 km
King Airfield Hangar
6.2 kmReviews
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