62-661: [REDACTED] Nut dishes by Taunton Silver Plate Company, c. 1874 The Taunton Silverplate Company , also known as the Taunton Silver Plate Company , was an American manufacturing company active in Taunton, Massachusetts from 1853 to 1859. Some form of the company was reconstituted c. 1872-1874 with its showroom at 4 Maiden Lane, New York City , with Oliver Ames as president and George T. Atwood as treasurer. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle of December 16, 1874, advertises
124-535: A board of selectmen , which directs a full-time town administrator . Patricia Riley, Joseph Pacheco and Kenneth Collins are the town elected selectmen. The Town Administrator is Gregory Barnes. The three members of the board of selectmen are elected at large on a staggered schedule. Basic services are centered around the town hall located at Raynham Center, including the police station and fire department. There are two post offices, located near Raynham Center and along Route 138 near North Raynham. The town also operates
186-529: A state of emergency . It is estimated that if the dam had failed, the Mill River would have inundated the downtown area with up to 6 feet (1.8 m) of water. In response, Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney ordered an immediate inspection of high-risk dams throughout the Commonwealth. In 2010, the historic Taunton City Hall was severely damaged in an arson fire. City government operated out of
248-545: A town on September 3, 1639. Most of the town's settlers were originally from Taunton in Somerset , England , which led early settlers to name the settlement after that town. At the time of Taunton's incorporation, they explained their choice of name as being "in honor and love to our dear native country." Prior to 1640, the Taunton area was called Cohannet, Tetiquet or Titiquet. The English founders of Taunton purchased
310-471: A female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. Of all households 28.2% were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
372-581: A museum of regional objects, houses a research library specializing in local history and genealogy, and hosts arts and cultural events throughout the year. Taunton has four art galleries: Taunton Art Association (John Baradas Gallery), Hughes/Donahue Gallery, Art Euphoric, and the Trescott Street Gallery. The Taunton Art Association was founded in 1973 but had it roots in the Girl's Club in the early 1960s. Hughes/Donahue Gallery, founded in 2007,
434-564: A number of historic commercial blocks along Main Street, Taunton Green and Broadway, built during the period from about 1840 to 1920. Many large homes built by the wealthy industrialists and merchants of the late 19th and early 20th century line Route 44 , both east (Dean Street) and west (Winthrop Street) of the city center, while a majority of the city is occupied by more modest wood-framed single and multi-family homes, many over 100 years old. Modern single-family subdivisions , built mostly since
496-695: A portion of the film Shutter Island starring Leonardo DiCaprio in Taunton on location at the Whittenton Mills Complex. Surrogates , starring Bruce Willis , was partly filmed in the city, at the old Paul Dever school. As the seat of Bristol County , Taunton is home to many of the county's courthouses and administrative offices. These include the Taunton District Court, Bristol County Register of Deeds, and historic Bristol County Superior Courthouse. Raynham, Massachusetts Raynham ( / ˈ r eɪ n ə m / )
558-550: A prisoner of war camp housing German and Italian soldiers. While Camp Myles Standish was later closed in 1946, it was re-purposed as the Paul A Dever School which was a facility that housed mentally disabled persons. The school site of 220 acres (89 ha) was shut down in 1982. This portion was turned into an expansion scheme for the existing the Myles Standish Industrial Park, Taunton's north end, which
620-526: A station stop at the proposed Raynham Place Station, which would be located next to Raynham Park. The nearest local airport is in Taunton; commercial air service exists at Logan International Airport in Boston and at T. F. Green Airport in Providence, Rhode Island. As of the census of 2000, there were 11,739 people, 4,143 households, and 3,231 families residing in the town. The population density
682-586: A town in America. It was to that area three years earlier that Roger Williams , proponent of separation of church and state , of paying Indians for land acquired and abolishing slavery, had escaped, traveling 55 miles during a January blizzard. He was fleeing a conviction for sedition and heresy of the General Court of Salem , and it was here that the local Wampanoags offered him shelter at their winter camp. Their Sachem Massasoit hosted Williams for
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#1732801576349744-475: A variety of goods including stoves (Weir Stove Company/Glenwood), tacks (Field Tack Company) and machinery. One of the more successful companies during this period was the Mason Machine Works , founded by William Mason , which produced machinery for the textile industry, as well as steam locomotives. The Taunton Locomotive Works (begun in 1846) also operated in the city during this time. Taunton
806-479: Is a town in Bristol County , Massachusetts , United States, located approximately 32 miles (51 km) south of Boston and 22 miles (35 km) northeast of Providence, Rhode Island . The population was 15,082 at the 2020 census. It has one village, Raynham Center . The area that is now Raynham was settled in 1639 as a part of Taunton , and was founded by Elizabeth Pole , the first woman to found
868-534: Is a city and county seat of Bristol County, Massachusetts , United States. 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 2020 census , the city had a population of 59,408. Shaunna O'Connell is the mayor of Taunton. Founded in 1637 by members of the Plymouth Colony , Taunton is one of
930-487: Is a local community gallery serving local Taunton artists, as well as the surrounding areas of Southeastern Massachusetts and the cities of Providence, Rhode Island, and Washington, DC. Art Euphoric, founded in 2008, has both visual and craft exhibits and sales. The Trescott Street Gallery, founded in 2012, is primarily a visual-arts gallery but also exhibits crafts. In March 2008, Hollywood director Martin Scorsese filmed
992-695: Is also home to almost the entirety of Massasoit State Park in East Taunton, and a large portion of the Hockomock Swamp Wildlife Management Area in North Taunton. As of the census of 2000, there were 55,874 people, 22,045 households, and 14,473 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,200.1 inhabitants per square mile (463.4/km ). There were 22,908 housing units at an average density of 491.5 per square mile (189.8/km ). The racial makeup of
1054-576: Is currently one of the largest in New England, covering an area over 800 acres (320 ha). It services manufacturing, offices, high tech, and distribution centers. The National Weather Service operates a regional weather forecast office that serves much of Massachusetts, all of Rhode Island , and most of northern Connecticut there. The National Weather Service also operates the Northeast River Forecast Center on
1116-590: Is land and 1.7 square miles (4.4 km ), or 3.53%, is water. It is the third-largest city by area in Massachusetts, after Boston and Barnstable . Taunton has one major river, the Taunton River , along with its tributaries, including the Mill River and the Three Mile River . The highest point in the city is near its southwest corner, with an elevation of 207 feet (63 m) above sea level. Prospect Hill, rising over Lake Sabbatia north of
1178-408: Is located further north at the intersection of Broadway and Washington Street, known as Saint Mary's Square. In the 1880s Jewish immigrants from Russia began to move to the town, and Congregation Agudath Achim was founded in 1911. The congregation is now an independent progressive synagogue. Taunton's economy has historically been based on silversmithing and shipbuilding . Reed & Barton produced
1240-661: Is one of the towns covered by the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) bus service. The MBTA Commuter Rail's nearest stop is in neighboring Bridgewater , on the Middleborough/Lakeville Line . The second phase of the MBTA's South Coast Rail project is proposed to extend the existing Stoughton Line south through Easton and Raynham to Fall River and New Bedford. The line would make
1302-490: Is patrolled by Massachusetts State Police#Troop D (Southeast District), 4th Barracks (located in Middleborough). On the national level, the town is part of Massachusetts's 4th congressional district , which is represented by Jake Auchincloss . The state's senior (Class I) Senator is Elizabeth Warren , and the state's junior (Class II) Senator is Ed Markey . Raynham is governed by an open town meeting and elects
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#17328015763491364-714: Is visible from many surrounding areas. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Currently, the Courthouse Complex is undergoing a major expansion and renovation program. Other significant buildings in the city include some fine stone churches, including the First Parish Church (1830), the Pilgrim Congregational Church (1851) and St. Mary's Church (1868) on Broadway. Downtown Taunton has
1426-648: The 1996 Summer Olympics medals and silverware used exclusively for the White House . Also, the city produced the anchor for the USS Constitution . The nearby town of Raynham produced the anchor for the Civil War-era ironclad USS Monitor . Today, the city's economy has emphases on semiconductor , silicon, and electronics manufacturing. It is home to the corporate headquarters of many leading corporations in various industries. Currently,
1488-717: The Saugus and Braintree iron works. The success of the Taunton Iron Works , however, led to the establishment of other iron works throughout the colonies. Raynham played a key part in King Philip's War . The Leonards had forged a friendship before the war began with King Philip , who lived in the area. It is said that Philip agreed to spare the town from the mass destruction if the Leonards repaired his troops' weapons in their iron forge. The eastern end of Taunton
1550-403: The city was 83.67% (79.7% Non-Hispanic) White , 4.84% African American , 0.26% Native American , 1.0% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 5.59% from other races , and 2.21% from two or more races. Persons of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity constituted 6.73% of the population. The city of Taunton was very multi-cultural with peoples of different origins living within the city. 34% of the city
1612-408: The winter holiday season into a grand display of holiday lights, scenes, and extravagant events. This is where and how the city earned its unofficial nickname in the surrounding areas as the "Christmas City." "The Green" continues to provide a centralized location for citywide Christmas activities, other holidays, events, and parades for the citizens of Taunton. A fountain is located at the center of
1674-621: The 1950s, exist on the outskirts of the sprawling city. The Central Fire Station at 50 School Street is recognized as the oldest functioning station house in the United States. The historic Taunton City Hall is located adjacent to Church Green . One of New England's oldest historical societies, the Old Colony Historical Society is located on picturesque Church Green. Founded in 1853, the Society maintains
1736-579: The 19th century, Taunton became known as the "Silver City", as it was home to many silversmithing operations, including Reed & Barton , F.B. Rogers , the Poole Silver Company , and the Taunton Silverplate Company . In the 19th century, Taunton was also the center of an important iron-making industry, utilizing much bog iron from the numerous swamps in the surrounding area. The iron industry in Taunton produced
1798-853: The Borden Colony Recreation Area, and there is a small State Forest in the town. Raynham belongs to the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District. There are three schools in Raynham: L.B. Merrill Elementary School, housing Pre-Kindergarten through first grade, LaLiberte Elementary School, housing second through fourth grades, and Raynham Middle School, housing fifth through eighth grades. Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School , located in Bridgewater, houses ninth through twelfth grades. The high school athletics teams are nicknamed
1860-652: The Raynham dog track, but in August 2011 talks broke down. Raynham is host to several religious organizations of various religious denominations. Among the largest is St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church, Steeple Point Church (Home to the Raynham Food Basket), Calvary Chapel contemporary evangelical church, Lutheran Church of the Way, First Congregational Stone Church, and Father's House Family Protestant Church. Raynham
1922-556: The Taunton Green. Always to be seen flapping together in emblematic unison, the "Liberty & Union" flag and the U.S. flag fly side by side on the flagpole at the city's center. The city is served by a central public library, the Taunton Public Library , which opened in 1903 and has undergone several expansions and renovations since that time. Also of note is the Old Colony Historical Society , which archives
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1984-506: The Taunton Municipal Light Plant (TMLP) in 1897, when it decided to purchase the floundering Taunton Electric Lighting Company, making it a publicly owned electric utility. Today, TMLP provides electric service to 34,000 customers in Taunton, Berkley, Raynham, and sections of Dighton, Lakeville and Bridgewater. TMLP is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected by the citizens of Taunton. In
2046-539: The Trojans, and the primary colors are red and white, with blue trim. The BR School Committee consists of eight members. High school students may also attend Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School, located in Taunton, or Bristol County Agricultural High School in Dighton. Students may also select to attend private and parochial schools in the neighboring towns. In recent years, discussions have taken place regarding
2108-519: The additional nickname of the Christmas City . The original boundaries of Taunton included the land now occupied by many surrounding towns, including Norton , Easton , Mansfield , Dighton , Raynham , Berkley , and Lakeville . Possession of the latter is still noted by the naming of Taunton Hill in Assonet . Taunton was founded by settlers from England and officially incorporated as
2170-421: The age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. Of all households 17.9% were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.18. In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under
2232-462: The age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 60,449, and the median income for a family was $ 68,354. Males had a median income of $ 46,954 versus $ 31,760 for females. The per capita income for
2294-544: The city and region's past. The city is home to two state parks operated by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation : Massasoit State Park in East Taunton and Watson Pond State Park in the north part of the city. The city of Taunton has a wide array of architecture ranging from the colonial period to modern times. There are numerous pre-Revolutionary War private homes within
2356-429: The city is trying to attract biotechnology research companies to its industrial parks. Silver City Galleria was a large shopping mall in Taunton catering to the local city and to the neighboring towns and cities of Raynham, Berkley, Rehoboth, Dighton, New Bedford, Fall River, Norton, Easton, Assonet, Acushnet, Bridgewater, Lakeville, Middleboro, and Freetown. It was open for 28 years, closing on February 29, 2020 and
2418-769: The city now is irregularly shaped, with it (along with neighboring Raynham) roughly making a triangle. The city is bordered by Norton to the northwest, Easton to the north, Raynham to the northeast, Middleborough to the east, Lakeville to the southeast, Berkley and Dighton to the south, and Rehoboth to the west. City neighborhoods include the Bird Lanes, Clearview Estates, East Taunton , Elliot's Corner, Herring Run Estates, Linden Estates, Matthews Landing, North Taunton , Oakland , Pine Crest Estates, Pine Hill Estates, Wades Corner, Weir Village , Westville, Whittenton, Whittenton Junction, Britannia Village or Britanniaville, Willis Lake Village and Woodward Estates. Taunton
2480-507: The city, including Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish congregations. The First Parish Church, now a Unitarian Universalist church, located at Church Green at the east end of downtown, was founded in 1637, before the Town of Taunton was even established. The current church dates from 1830. The Pilgrim Congregational Church on Broadway was formed in 1821, its current church built in 1851. The city's oldest Roman Catholic parish, St. Mary's Church,
2542-544: The city, the oldest of which is the Joseph Willis House on Worcester Street, dating to about 1688. The city has over one hundred buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Perhaps the most impressive structure in the city is the towering Bristol County Superior Courthouse , built in 1894 and designed by Frank Irving Cooper. With its tall copper dome, the Superior Courthouse
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2604-466: The current regional system. Raynham Park is located in Raynham and holds the world record for largest annual handle. All racing at the park was formally ended on January 1, 2010, after the state election banned all greyhound racing . The building remains to host simulcast racing. In 2011, the Wampanoag Indian tribe indicated an interest in establishing a "Racino"-style gaming casino at
2666-471: The downtown, has an elevation of 197 feet (60 m). According to the Köppen climate classification , Taunton has either a hot-summer humid continental climate (abbreviated Dfa ), or a hot-summer humid sub-tropical climate (abbreviated Cfa ), depending on the isotherm used. There are nine designated historic districts within the city: Due to the annexation of towns from the original town of Taunton,
2728-1079: The firm auctioning off their showroom and all stock. At some point, probably circa 1880, the firm was purchased by I.J. Steane. Notes [ edit ] ^ Both Oliver Ames Jr. (1807-1877) and his nephew Oliver Ames (1831-1895) were active in business around 1872-1874, and it is unclear which one this was. References [ edit ] Expressman's Monthly , Volume 1, Bonnell, 1876, pages 147-148. Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers , Dorothy T. Rainwater, Judy Redfield, Schiffer Pub., 1998, page 333. "Taunton Silverplate Company" , Silver Salon Forums. "Taunton Silverplate Company" , American Silverplate Marks. "Taunton Silverplate Company" , Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks, and Makers' Marks. "Taunton Silverplate Company" , Sterling Silverware Fashions. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Taunton_Silverplate_Company&oldid=935735348 " Categories : American silversmiths Taunton, Massachusetts Taunton, Massachusetts Taunton
2790-516: The former Lowell M. Maxham School on Oak Street for ten years, until the building was renovated and re-opened in September 2020. In 2012 Taunton became the target location for a Wampanoag casino complex which was embroiled in conflict by competing regional bands of the Wampanoag over territory claims. The proposed casino resort complex location is adjacent to a local elementary school and
2852-637: The land from the Nemasket Natives in 1637 as part of the Tetiquet Purchase and the remaining native families were relocated to the praying town of Ponkapoag in present-day Canton, Massachusetts . Elizabeth Poole , contrary to local folklore, did not take part in the town purchase but was among its greatest benefactors and played a significant role in the founding of its church. Described as "the foundress of Taunton" and its matriarch, Poole "was accorded equality of rights, whether in
2914-463: The late 19th century, Taunton was a stop on the national bicycle racing circuit. In 1897, the one-mile (1.6 km) open event made news when third-place finisher W. E. Becker brutally attacked second-place winner Major Taylor , knocking him unconscious for fifteen minutes. Built in 1942, U.S. Army Camp Myles Standish was a departure point for over a million U.S. and allied military personnel bound for Europe during World War II. It also functioned as
2976-425: The oldest towns in the United States. Taunton is also known as the "Silver City", as it was a historic center of the silver industry beginning in the 19th century when companies such as Reed & Barton, F. B. Rogers , Poole Silver, and others produced fine-quality silver goods in the city. Since December 1914, the city of Taunton has provided a large annual light display each December on Taunton Green , giving it
3038-409: The possibility of the withdrawal of Raynham's three pre-kindergarten-eighth grade schools from the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District. The town cites an unfair funding formula, as well as Bridgewater's inability to fully fund the district, as its reasons for the proposal. However, on November 17, 2010, the proposal was unanimously defeated by voters at a special town meeting, thereby maintaining
3100-528: The purchase of lands, [or] in the sharing of iron works holdings," having been a financier of the settlement's first dam and mill built for the manufacture of bar iron . Plymouth Colony was formally divided into counties on June 2, 1685, with Taunton becoming the shire town of Bristol County. The counties of Plymouth Colony were transferred to the Province of Massachusetts Bay on the arrival of its charter and governor on May 14, 1692. The Taunton area has been
3162-686: The regional technical high school, generating protests by parent and teacher groups. On June 10, 2012, the City of Taunton dedicated the Taunton Global War on Terrorism War Memorial on Church Green . Taunton is home to a General Dynamics Mission Systems factory, which develops military communications equipment. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 48.4 square miles (125.4 km ), of which 46.4 square miles (120.1 km )
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#17328015763493224-574: The site of skirmishes and battles during various conflicts, including King Philip's War and the American Revolution . Taunton was re-incorporated as a city on May 11, 1864. In 1656, the first successful iron works in Plymouth Colony was established on the Two Mile River, in what is now part of Raynham . The Taunton Iron Works operated for over 200 years until 1876. It was the first of many iron industries in Taunton. During
3286-503: The site, serving New England and most of New York state . Several major companies operate within the industrial park and in other parts of the city. In October 2005, the Whittenton Pond Dam north of the downtown area threatened to fail following a week that brought 9 inches (230 mm) of rain to the city. Over 2,000 city residents were evacuated, all downtown businesses were ordered closed and Mayor Robert Nunes issued
3348-477: The three months until spring. In 1652, bog iron was found along the Two Mile (Forge) River . Soon after, the Taunton Iron Works was established by residents James and Henry Leonard. It was the first successful iron works established in what was then Plymouth Colony , and operated from 1656 to 1876. It was not the "First Iron Works in America", as proclaimed on the Town's official seal, having been predated by
3410-644: The town was $ 24,476. About 3.2% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over. The town is part of the Massachusetts House of Representatives' 8th Plymouth district , which includes Bridgewater and part of Easton. It is also part of the Massachusetts Senate's 1st Plymouth and Bristol district , which includes Berkley, Bridgewater, Carver, Dighton, Marion, Middleborough, Taunton and Wareham. Raynham
3472-446: Was Luso-American . The biggest ethnic backgrounds people claimed were 23% Portuguese , 17% Irish , 9% English , 9% French , 8% Cape Verdean and 4% Puerto Rican . Most of Taunton's immigration occurred near the turn of the 1900s when immigrants came to work in the city's mills. There were 22,045 households , out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 15.4% had
3534-435: Was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males. Males had a median income of $ 36,895 versus $ 27,686 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 19,899. About 10.0% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over. Numerous religious groups exist within
3596-478: Was 572.7 inhabitants per square mile (221.1/km ). There were 4,209 housing units at an average density of 205.3 per square mile (79.3/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 96.54% White , 1.04% African American , 0.06% Native American , 0.69% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.71% from other races , and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population. There were 4,143 households, out of which 36.7% had children under
3658-451: Was also home to several textile mills (Whittenton Mills) and other industries, such as felt (Bacon Felt) and brick making. During the 19th century, Taunton was a major shipping point for grain from the inland rural farm areas of Massachusetts to the rest of the nation via Weir Village and the Taunton River . With the advent of the railroad, Taunton would also become an important transportation hub due to its central location. The city formed
3720-555: Was demolished on May 9, 2021. The Taunton Green is the city's central square. Early in its history, "The Green" was used as a training ground for militias in the American Revolution . Some say it was also the site of the historic "Liberty & Union"/"Taunton" flag raising in 1774 by the Sons of Liberty , prior to the American Revolution. Since the early 20th century, Taunton Green has temporarily been transformed during
3782-448: Was known for its rural and agrarian base. The intersection of Interstate 495 and Massachusetts Route 24 , a four-lane divided highway, is located at the town's border with Bridgewater . Additionally, U.S. Route 44 , Massachusetts Route 104 and Route 138 pass through the town. Route 24 has one exit which gives access to the town, Exit 20 (Route 44), and there is also a Raynham exit on Interstate 495: Exit 22 (Route 138). Raynham
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#17328015763493844-522: Was separated from that town and incorporated as Raynham on April 2, 1731, named after the English village of Raynham in the county of Norfolk , England. Many ships' hulls were built along the Taunton River in Raynham, which were sailed down the river towards Fall River and Narragansett Bay for final fittings. The town also had other small manufacturing industries, but for the most part it
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