Located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, Brockton was founded in 1649. Rocky Marciano, the only undefeated heavyweight champion (49-0), was from Brockton. Brockton was once the shoe manufacturing capital of the world.
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Founded1649|Population105,000|Peak105,000(2024)|CountyPlymouth County
Top 10 Most Important Events for Brockton, Massachusetts
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1649Founded: Colonial settlement.
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1881Shoe Capital: Major shoe manufacturing center.
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1970Rocky Marciano Legacy: Undefeated boxing champion from Brockton.
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1985Manufacturing Decline: Shoe industry moves overseas.
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2010Modern Era: Brockton continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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1881Industry
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Did You Know?
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Rocky Marciano, the only undefeated heavyweight champion (49-0), was from Brockton.
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Brockton was once the shoe manufacturing capital of the world.
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Marvelous Marvin Hagler also trained in Brockton — truly a 'City of Champions.'.
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Brockton is located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
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Brockton was founded in 1649.
Famous People from Brockton, Massachusetts
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Rocky Marciano
Boxer · Born Sep 1, 1923 · Died Aug 31, 1969 (age 45)
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Shawn Fanning
Programmer, Internet Entrepreneur · Born Nov 22, 1980 · Age 45
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Andrew Card
Politician · Born May 10, 1947 · Age 78
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Kristian Alfonso
Actor, Model · Born Sep 5, 1963 · Age 62
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John Doucette
Actor, Television Actor · Born Jan 21, 1921 · Died Aug 16, 1994 (age 73)
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