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Fall River, Massachusetts

Located in Bristol County, Massachusetts, Fall River was founded in 1656. Lizzie Borden's 1892 axe murder trial is one of the most famous in American history. Battleship Cove has the world's largest collection of WWII naval vessels.
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Founded 1656 | Population 93,000 | Peak 93,000 (2024) | County Bristol County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Fall River, Massachusetts

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1656 Founded: Fall River was founded as a maritime community in Bristol County.
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1811 Textile Mills: Cotton manufacturing powerhouse.
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1892 Lizzie Borden Trial: Famous axe murder trial captivates nation.
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1965 Battleship Cove: World's largest collection of WWII naval vessels.
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2000 Portuguese Community: Largest Portuguese-American community in U.S.
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Latest News in Fall River

Feb 13, 2016
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…
Mar 19, 2015
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…
Jan 16, 2015
Mom Warns Other Parents After Cvs Medication Debacle Almost Ended Tragedy
BOSTON, Jan. 16, 2015 — A routine pharmacy visit nearly turned tragic for a Massachusetts mom, who says a mix-up at her local CV…

Complete Historical Timeline

1656 Culture
Founded
1811 Industry
Textile Mills
1892 Crime
Lizzie Borden Trial
1965 Culture
Battleship Cove
2000 Culture
Portuguese Community

Did You Know?

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Lizzie Borden's 1892 axe murder trial is one of the most famous in American history.
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Battleship Cove has the world's largest collection of WWII naval vessels.
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Fall River has the largest Portuguese-American community in the U.S.
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Fall River is located in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
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Fall River was founded in 1656.

Famous People from Fall River, Massachusetts

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Bert Patenaude
Association Football Player · Born Nov 4, 1909 · Died Nov 4, 1974 (age 65)
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George Stephanopoulos
Writer, Politician · Born Feb 10, 1961 · Age 65
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Alvan Graham Clark
Astronomer, Businessperson · Born Jul 10, 1832 · Died Jun 9, 1897 (age 64)
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Thomas J. Hudner
Aircraft Pilot · Born Aug 31, 1924 · Died Nov 13, 2017 (age 93)
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Ernest Moniz
Politician, Physicist · Born Dec 22, 1944 · Age 81

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