Bridgewater, Administrative division in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, US.
Bridgewater extends over 28.2 square miles along the Taunton River, containing numerous ponds and conservation areas within its boundaries.
The town established in 1656 from Duxbury in Plymouth Colony started with 54 proprietors who purchased the land from Native Americans.
Bridgewater State University, founded in 1840, shapes the educational character of the region by serving approximately 8,000 undergraduate students.
The town provides access to Interstate 495, Route 24, and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter rail service for transportation needs.
The municipal structure changed from a Board of Selectmen to a Town Council and Town Manager system in January 2011.
GPS coordinates: 41.53509,-73.36623
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:44
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