Historical Markers in Bristol County, Massachusetts
A Tribute of Respect to Enterprising Whalemen
Abijah Hathaway House
Alfred Johnson and John B. Morin
Anawan House
Anawan House-Inn
Anawan Rock
Angell Park
Angle Tree Stone
Attleborough's Tribute
Bad Luck Pond
Battleship Cove 9-11 Memorial
Bliss-Carpenter Saw & Shingle Mill
Borderland
Bourne Warehouse
Cape Verde to New Bedford
Captain Paul Cuffe
Captain Paul Cuffe's Atlantic World
Centre Street
Charles O. Fiske Square
Civil Wars First Black Regiment
Col. Lewis L. Millett Memorial
Cole-Perry Turning Mill
Colonel George Claghorn
Commonwealth of Toil
Daniel Bullock- Samuel Baker Sawmill site 1750-1850
Dedicated as a Tribute
DePillow Square
Dighton Community Church
Donald R. Bernard
Double Bank
Draper Farm Historic Site
Ernestina's Many Lives
Everett Southworth Horton
First Burial Ground
First School House
Fort Phoenix
Fort Phoenix
Fort Phoenix
Frederick Douglass
From Whales to Bales
From Whales to Flatfish and Scallops
Garland - Muccio Square
Henry C. Cousineau EOI U.S.N.R
Heroes of Fort Wagner
Historic Town Hall Clock
Hornbine School
Horton Signal
In Memoriam
In Memory of Anthony Perry
Indian Oven Rock
King Philip's Cave
Korean War Memorial
L.G. Balfour Company WWII Marker
LaSalette Seminary
Last Wooden Bridge
Legend of the Turnips
Leonard Iron Mine
Lewis Temple
Liberty Tree
Lost Lightship Sailors Memorial
Lowney Common
Major Israel Fearing
Major Thomas J. Deegan Memorial Bridge
Making Room-Johnny Cake Hill
Mansfield Bell of Freedom
Mansfield Orthodox Congregational Church
Mansfield Veterans Memorial
Mansfield Veterans Memorial
Mansfield World War I Monument
Mansfield World War II Memorial
Mason Barney School Cupola
Memorial for Soldiers against Terrorism
Memory of the Revolutionary Soldiers
Merrill's Wharf
Miles (Myles) Bridge
Myles Garrison House Site
Nathan and Mary (Polly) Johnson House
New Bedford Historic District
North Attleborough 9/11 Memorial
North Attleborough Civil War Memorial
North Attleborough World War I Memorial
North Attleborough World War I Monument
North Attleborough World War II Memorial
Norton Common Burial Ground
Old Powder House 1768
Old Yellow Meeting House
Operations Desert Shield - Desert Storm Veterans Monument
Orleans Manufacturing Co.
Palmer River Pound
Perryville Dam
Plante-Quintairos Square Memorial
POW*MIA 9-11 Memorial
Preserving Whaling's Legacy
Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal
Pvt. David Lewis Gifford Memorial
Redway Plain
Revolutionary War Cannon
Revolutionary War Memorial
Sabin Sawmill
Samual Baker Grist & Sawmill Site
Seamens Bethel
September 11, 2001
Signs of the Time
Site of First Church in Norton
Site of Jonathan Barney - Mason Barney Shipyard
Site of Original Oak Swamp Church
Site of the First Successful Iron Works in the Old Colony
Solomon Family Burial Ground
South Attleboro Memorial Wall
Spanish American War Memorial
SPC Corey M. Shea
Stony Brook
Swansea Navy Veterans Memorial
Swansea World War Honor Roll
Swansea World War II & Korean Conflict Veterans Memorial
Swansea's Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Teixeira-Ruggio Square
The Andrew Robeson House
The Benjamin Rodman House
The Dartmouth
The First Attleborough Towne House
The Great War Memorial
The Liberatore Brothers
The Mariner's Home
The Mullaney Twins Memorial Parking Area
The Old Bay Road
The Old Shuttle Shop
The Palmer's River Meeting House
The Purple Heart Medal
The Seamen's Bethel
The Site of the First House in Norton
Trial by Fire
Twentieth-Century Whaling
U.S. Custom House-Customary Duty
USS Massachusetts Propeller
Veterans Bandstand
Veterans Memorial Common
Veterans' Memorial Green
Viking
Whalemans Memorial
Whaling Capital
Whaling's Final Days
White's Factory
William Bradford
Winneccunnett Pond Area
Woodcock-Hatch-Maxcy House
Working Waterfront
World War II Memorial
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About Bristol County
Bristol County Timeline
Bristol County, Massachusetts has a rich and vibrant history dating back to the early colonial era. Originally inhabited by the Wampanoag Native American tribe, the area was first settled by Europeans in the early 17th century. In 1639, Plymouth Colony established the town of Duxbury, marking the first permanent European settlement in the county. As more settlers arrived, additional towns were established, including Taunton in 1639 and Dartmouth in 1664.
During the American Revolution, Bristol County played a significant role. In 1776, the Battle of Rhode Island, also known as the Battle of Quaker Hill, took place on the border of Bristol County and Newport, Rhode Island. This engagement was a crucial moment for American forces, as they successfully defended against a British attempt to recapture Newport.
In the 19th century, Bristol County saw rapid industrialization and economic growth. The cities of Fall River and New Bedford became major centers for textile manufacturing and the whaling industry, respectively. Fall River became famous for its cotton mills, while New Bedford became known as the world's whaling capital, with many ships departing from its harbor to hunt for whales in distant waters.
In the 20th century, Bristol County continued to evolve. The decline of the textile industry and the end of whaling led to an economic shift, and the county became more diverse in its industries. Today, Bristol County is known for its mix of suburban, urban, and rural areas, with a thriving economy that includes sectors such as healthcare, education, and technology. The county's rich history, picturesque landscapes, and vibrant communities make it an attractive destination for both residents and visitors.
During the American Revolution, Bristol County played a significant role. In 1776, the Battle of Rhode Island, also known as the Battle of Quaker Hill, took place on the border of Bristol County and Newport, Rhode Island. This engagement was a crucial moment for American forces, as they successfully defended against a British attempt to recapture Newport.
In the 19th century, Bristol County saw rapid industrialization and economic growth. The cities of Fall River and New Bedford became major centers for textile manufacturing and the whaling industry, respectively. Fall River became famous for its cotton mills, while New Bedford became known as the world's whaling capital, with many ships departing from its harbor to hunt for whales in distant waters.
In the 20th century, Bristol County continued to evolve. The decline of the textile industry and the end of whaling led to an economic shift, and the county became more diverse in its industries. Today, Bristol County is known for its mix of suburban, urban, and rural areas, with a thriving economy that includes sectors such as healthcare, education, and technology. The county's rich history, picturesque landscapes, and vibrant communities make it an attractive destination for both residents and visitors.
Bristol County Timeline
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Bristol County, Massachusetts.
- 1685 - Bristol County is established in Massachusetts Bay Colony.
- 1692 - Bristol County becomes part of the newly formed Province of Massachusetts Bay.
- 1746 - County boundaries change with the creation of a new county, Bristol County, Rhode Island.
- 1790 - Population of Bristol County reaches 24,900.
- 1800 - New Bedford becomes the county seat.
- 1820 - Fall River splits from Freetown and becomes a separate town.
- 1840 - Fall River becomes a city.
- 1877 - The City of Taunton becomes the county seat.
- 1892 - The towns of Acushnet and Fairhaven split from New Bedford and become separate towns.
- 1950 - Population of Bristol County reaches 317,101.
- 1997 - Bristol County Superior Court is split into two divisions: New Bedford and Taunton.
- 2000 - Population of Bristol County reaches 534,678.