Brockton, Massachusetts
Go BackBrockton is the seventh biggest city in Massachusetts. The city covers 21.6 sq mi (55.9 sq km) and has a population of 94,000 people (2011 estimate). It is one of the two county seats of Plymouth County, the other being the city of Plymouth.
Moses Packard House, Brockton, MassachusettsSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Moses_Packard_House,_Brockton_MA.jpg
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Brockton has produced a number of famous boxers including Rocky Marciano and Marvin Hagler, leading to it being known as the City of Champions. The city is along the Salisbury Plain River. It dates back to 1649, when the land was purchased. The English called the area Bridgewater until 1821, when it became North Bridgewater, and in 1874, it was renamed to Brockton in honor of Isaac Brock, a local merchant.
Visiting Brockton
Brockton is located to the south of Boston. Massachusetts Highway 24 connects Yankee Division Highway (the Boston Ring Road, also called I-93) to Brockton. There is also a rain service from Boston with three stops in Brockton.
Old Post Office Building, BrocktonSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Post_Office_Building,_Brockton_MA.jpg
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Places of Interest in Brockton
- Brockton Fire Museum
Museum housed in a classic fire station from Victorian times. On display are equipment and gear used for fire fighting. - Fuller Craft Museum
Museum that showcases a wide variety of traditional crafts.
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