Attleboro is a city located in Bristol County, Massachusetts and is immediately north of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Bristol County is a county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. ... Pawtucket is a city located in Providence County, Rhode Island. ...

City landmarks

Attleboro is the home of LaSalette Shrine. The shrine has one of the most spectacular Christmas light displays in New England. The city is also home to one hospital, Sturdy Memorial Hospital, on Park Street. Section of a string of Christmas lights Christmas lights (also sometimes called fairy lights or twinkle lights) are strands of electric lights used to decorate homes and Christmas trees during the holiday season. ... Modern New England, the six northeastern-most states of the United States, indicated by red The New England region of the United States is located in the northeastern corner of the country. ... Here is a list of all hospitals in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. ...

The city has several parks, with one of the largest being Capron Park. Capron Park also houses a zoo. Adjacent to the downtown business district is the L.G. Balfour Riverwalk, which was once the site of the L.G. Balfour jewelry plant. A zoo. ...

It is also the home of various local cultural institutions, including the Attleboro Museum, the Women at Work Museum, and the Triboro Youth Theatre.

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. Rehoboth is a town located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. ... Events February 6 - The colony Quilombo dos Palmares is destroyed. ... 1914 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... North Attleborough is a town located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. ... 1887 is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar). ... Cumberland is a town located in Providence County, Rhode Island, incorporated in 1746. ... Events January 31 - The first venereal diseases clinic opens at London Dock Hospital April 9 - The Scottish Jacobite Lord Lovat was beheaded by axe on Tower Hill, London, for high treason; he was the last man to be executed in this way in Britain May 14 - First battle of Cape... 1914 is a common year starting on Thursday. ...

During the colonial period, John Hancock lived in North Attleboro. During the Native American insurgency Hancock's son was murdered and his head was placed on a pole in his front yard. The house where Hancock lived is now a historical monument. Portrait of Hancock (full portrait) Hancocks signature on the United States Declaration of Independence John Hancock (January 12, 1737 (O.S.) – October 8, 1793 (N.S.)) was President of the Continental Congress, and the first person to sign the United States Declaration of Independence. ...

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. 1913 is a common year starting on Wednesday. ...

Geography

Attleboro is located at 41°55'41" North, 71°18'52" West (41.928099, -71.314564)¹. Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 73.2 km² (28.3 mi²). 71.3 km² (27.5 mi²) of it is land and 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.72% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... This article is about the unit of measure. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 42,068 people, 16,019 households, and 10,924 families residing in the city. The population density is 590.4/km² (1,529.1/mi²). There are 16,554 housing units at an average density of 232.3/km² (601.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 91.30% White, 1.64% African American, 0.16% Native American, 3.25% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.82% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. 4.29% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 16,019 households out of which 33.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% are married couples living together, 10.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% are non-families. 25.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.57 and the average family size is 3.12. Marriage is a relationship and bond, most commonly between a man and a woman, that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...

In the city the population is spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $50,807, and the median income for a family is $59,112. Males have a median income of $40,331 versus $28,769 for females. The per capita income for the city is $22,660. 6.2% of the population and 3.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.6% of those under the age of 18 and 10.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for an area may be defined as the total personal income in an area, divided by the number of people in that area. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Education

Bishop Feehan High School is a Roman Catholic high school located in Attleboro. It was named after the bishop of Fall River, Daniel Feehan, and founded in 1961. Bishop Feehan High School is a co-educational Catholic high school in Attleboro, Massachusetts. ... 1961 (As MAD Magazine pointed out on its first cover for the year) was the first upside-down year—i. ...

Transportation

Attleboro is located along I-95, I-295, and US 1. The city is also home to two MBTA commuter rail stations: one in the downtown area and the other near the Rhode Island border in the South Attleboro district. Interstate 95 or (I-95) is an interstate highway that runs 1907 miles (3070 kilometers) north and south along the eastern United States coast. ... The 26. ... United States Highway 1 is a United States highway which parallels the east coast of the United States. ... The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is a quasi-governmental organization formed in 1964 that controls most bus, subway, commuter rail and ferry systems in the Boston, Massachusetts, USA area. ... State nickname: The Ocean State Other U.S. States Capital Providence Largest city Providence Governor Donald Carcieri Official languages None Area 4,005 km² (50th)  - Land 2,709 km²  - Water 1,296 km² (32. ...

Attleboro and Taunton are both served by GATRA (Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority), which provides bus transit between the two cities and the surrounding regions. Taunton is a city located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. ...

External links

• City of Attleboro Home Page (http://www.cityofattleboro.us/)
• Capron Park Zoo (http://www.capronparkzoo.com/)
• GATRA Home Page (http://www.gatra.org/)
• LaSalette Shrine (http://www.lasalette-shrine.org/)
• Triboro Youth Theatre (http://www.triboroyouththeatre.org/)
• Maps and aerial photos (http://kvaleberg.com/extensions/mapsources/index.php?params=41.928099_N_-71.314564_E_type:city_region:US)
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  • Topographic map from TopoZone  (http://topozone.com/map.asp?lat=41.928099&lon=-71.314564&s=200&size=m&layer=DRG100&datum=nad83)
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