Attleboro, Massachusetts

:See also: Attleborough, United Kingdom

History

Attleboro was incorporated from part of Rehoboth in 1694 as the Town of Attleborough. It was re-incorporated in 1914 as the City of Attleboro. It included the town of North Attleborough until 1887, and Cumberland, Rhode Island until 1747. When the city re-incorporated in 1914, the final "ugh" was removed from the name.

Related Topics:
Rehoboth - 1694 - 1914 - North Attleborough - 1887 - Cumberland, Rhode Island - 1747

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During the colonial period, Nathaniel Woodcock lived in North Attleboro. During the Native American insurgency Woodcock's son was murdered and his head was placed on a pole in his front yard. The house where Woodcock lived is now a historical monument.

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It is rumored George Washington once passed through and stayed at the Woodcock Garrison House, where he traded his shoe buckles to a resident.

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The city became known for jewellery manufacturing, notably through the L.G. Balfour Company starting in 1913. However, the company has since moved out of the city, with the site of the former plant turned into a riverfront park.

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