Brockton, Industrial city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Brockton spans across 21.6 square miles of land, featuring two main villages named Montello and Campello with dedicated railway stations and postal services.
Originally settled in 1700, Brockton emerged as the largest shoe producer in America during the Civil War period, shaping its economic foundation.
The Brockton Symphony Orchestra, established in 1948, continues to enrich the community through multiple classical music performances throughout each season.
The city maintains a comprehensive mosquito control program with scheduled truck-based spraying operations to protect residents from vector-borne diseases.
On October 1, 1883, Brockton implemented the first three-wire underground electrical system in the world, marking a milestone in technological advancement.
Location: Plymouth County
Inception: 1700
Elevation above the sea: 34 m
Website: http://ci.brockton.ma.us
GPS coordinates: 42.08333,-71.01889
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:57
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Campanelli Stadium
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Ames Free Library
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The Rockery
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H.H. Richardson Historic District of North Easton
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Reverend James Keith Parsonage
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Brockton City Hall
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Ahavath Torah
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Snow Fountain and Clock
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Gardner J. Kingman House
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Dr. Edgar Everett Dean House
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Lucius Clapp Memorial
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Roberts School
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Holbrook Square Historic District
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Howard Home for Aged Men
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New England Telephone and Telegraph Engineering Office
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