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Attleboro, Massachusetts

Located in Bristol County, Massachusetts, Attleboro was founded in 1694. Known as the 'Jewelry Capital of the World.'. Between Boston and Providence on I-95.
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Founded 1694 | Population 47,000 | Peak 47,000 (2024) | County Bristol County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Attleboro, Massachusetts

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1694 Founded: Attleboro was founded during the mining era in Bristol County.
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1694 Incorporated: 'Jewelry Capital.'.
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1744 Economic Development: Attleboro grew through textile manufacturing.
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2010 Modern Era: Attleboro continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Attleboro

Jan 1, 1970
Mom and Dad who Neglected Starved Baby Learn Their Fates
BOSTON — In a case that shocked many, a Massachusetts couple faced the consequences of their actions on February 13, 2016, after…
Jan 1, 1970
Mom 3 Takes Closer Look Licence Realizes Something Very Wrong Photo
BOSTON — On a chilly January day in 2016, a Massachusetts mother of three found herself staring at her daughter’s driver&#…
Jan 1, 1970
Remember Woman who Sued 8 Year Old Nephew 127000 Over Hug Verdict
BOSTON, Nov. 20, 2015 — In a case that left people scratching their heads, a Massachusetts woman took her 8-year-old nephew to c…
Jan 1, 1970
Couple Gets Over 2300 Years Prison Child Pornography
BOSTON (October 28, 2015) — In a case that left many stunned by its severity, a Massachusetts couple was sentenced to a combined…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump Rises 20000 Massachusetts Democrats Leave Party
BOSTON, Massachusetts — In the heat of the 2016 presidential race, Donald Trump’s rapid climb in the polls sparked an unex…
Jan 1, 1970
Woman Whose Car Flipped Over Thinks Man Coming Help Then Sees what Hes
BOSTON — On a rainy March evening in 2015, Sarah Thompson’s drive home took a terrifying turn when her car skidded off the…

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Did You Know?

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Known as the 'Jewelry Capital of the World.'.
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Between Boston and Providence on I-95.
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Historic jewelry manufacturing center.
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Attleboro is located in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
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Attleboro was founded in 1694.

Famous People from Attleboro, Massachusetts

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Ray Conniff
Composer, Conductor · Born Nov 6, 1916 · Died Oct 12, 2002 (age 85)
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Geoff Cameron
Association Football Player · Born Jul 11, 1985 · Age 40
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Cathy Berberian
Composer, Translator · Born Jul 4, 1925 · Died Mar 6, 1983 (age 57)
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Scott D. Tingle
Astronaut, Military Officer · Born Jul 19, 1965 · Age 60
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William Manchester
Writer, Professor · Born Apr 1, 1922 · Died Jun 1, 2004 (age 82)

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