Taunton: Silver City on the Mill River
Taunton sits at the head of the Taunton River in Bristol County, roughly 35 miles south of Boston. The city earned the "Silver City" nickname in the 19th century when Reed and Barton and other silverware manufacturers made Taunton a center of silver-plated goods production. The industry has largely disappeared, but the Reed and Barton name remained associated with the city until the company was acquired and production moved elsewhere.
The Taunton Green, a large open common in the center of the city, has served as a gathering place since the colonial period. The Bristol County Superior Courthouse overlooks the green. Taunton's economy now draws on healthcare, with Morton Hospital serving the region, and on the retail and commercial activity along Route 44 and Route 140. The city is also the seat of Bristol County government.
The Taunton River was designated a Wild and Scenic River in 2009, protecting a 40-mile stretch from development. The Segreganset River and several smaller tributaries feed into the main channel within the city limits. Taunton's population includes a growing community of Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking residents who have settled in the downtown and East Taunton neighborhoods.
Whittenton Mills, a former cotton mill complex along the Mill River, is one of the remaining industrial sites in the city center. The building has been discussed as a potential redevelopment project. Taunton operates under a mayor-council form of government. The commuter rail extension to Taunton has been part of the South Coast Rail project, which aims to connect Fall River and New Bedford to Boston with a stop in Taunton along the route.
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Taunton sits at the head of the Taunton River in Bristol County, roughly 35 miles south of Boston. The city earned the "Silver City" nickname in the 19th century when Reed and Barton and other silverware manufacturers made Taunton a center of silver-plated goods production. The industry has largely disappeared, but the Reed and Barton name remained associated with the city until the company was acquired and production moved elsewhere.
The Taunton Green, a large open common in the center of the city, has served as a gathering place since the colonial period. The Bristol County Superior Courthouse overlooks the green. Taunton's economy now draws on healthcare, with Morton Hospital serving the region, and on the retail and commercial activity along Route 44 and Route 140. The city is also the seat of Bristol County government.
The Taunton River was designated a Wild and Scenic River in 2009, protecting a 40-mile stretch from development. The Segreganset River and several smaller tributaries feed into the main channel within the city limits. Taunton's population includes a growing community of Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking residents who have settled in the downtown and East Taunton neighborhoods.
Whittenton Mills, a former cotton mill complex along the Mill River, is one of the remaining industrial sites in the city center. The building has been discussed as a potential redevelopment project. Taunton operates under a mayor-council form of government. The commuter rail extension to Taunton has been part of the South Coast Rail project, which aims to connect Fall River and New Bedford to Boston with a stop in Taunton along the route.
Escort sites covering Taunton are reviewed and indexed on Escortservice.com. The directory does not arrange appointments, verify legal status, or intercede between parties. Users must be at least 21 years of age.
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