Location: Taunton
Massachusetts (MA), United States
Country: United States
State: Massachusetts
County: Bristol
Settled: 1637
Incorporated (Town): 1639
Incorporated (City): 1864
Government• Type: Mayor-City Council
• Mayor: Thomas Hoye, Jr.
Area• Total: 48.4 sq mi (125.4 km)
• Land: 46.7 sq mi (121.0 km)
• Water: 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km)
Elevation: 30 ft (9 m)
Population (2010)• Total: 55,874
• Estimate (2016): 56,843
• Density: 1,200/sq mi (450/km)
• Demonym: Tauntonian
Time zone: Eastern (UTC-5)
• Summer (DST): Eastern (UTC-4)
ZIP code: 02718, 02780, 02783
Area code(s): 508 / 774
FIPS code: 25-69170
GNIS feature ID: 0613154
Website: www.taunton-ma.gov
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Taunton is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the seat of Bristol County. Taunton is situated on the Taunton River which winds its way through the city on its way to Mount Hope Bay, 10 miles (16 km) to the south. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 55,874. Thomas Hoye Jr. is the current mayor of Taunton, and has held the position since 2012.
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1. U.S. Post Office
2. Bristol County Court House
3. Mayflower Hill Cemetery
235 Broadway, Taunton, MA 02780-1508
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4. Grave of Elizabeth Poole
141 Broadway # 143 Plain Cemetery, Taunton, MA 02780-2507
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5. Taunton City Hall
15 Summer St, Taunton, MA 02780-3430 +1 508-821-1000 http://www.taunton-ma.gov/Pages/index
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6. First Parish Church in Taunton
76 Church Grn, Taunton, MA 02780-3445 http://www.firstparishtaunton.org/
7. Annunciation Of The Lord Catholic Church
31 1st St, Taunton, MA 02780-4810 +1 508-823-2521
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Architectural Buildings
Sights & Landmarks
U.S. Post Office
Bristol County Court House
Cemeteries
Mayflower Hill Cemetery
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Grave of Elizabeth Poole
Government Buildings
Taunton City Hall
Churches & Cathedrals
First Parish Church in Taunton
Annunciation Of The Lord Catholic Church
