Middleborough (Town of), Plymouth County,, MA

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Middleborough (Town of), Plymouth County,, MA

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Town of Middleborough (Middleboro) is located 10 mi E of Taunton; Plymouth County (US-T121).

Place Class

Historical Context

Settled in 1660, incorporated as a town in 1669. So named because it was halfway between Plymouth and Mount Hope, the home of Massasoit. Before 1669, it was common land called Namassakett (MA-T1/p30).

Elevation

102 feet

Latitude (decimal)

41.8803313

Longitude (decimal)

-70.8744156

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Boy in dark sailor suit holding hat

same little boy as in 001.59..17, in same dark sailor suit, holding hat in left hand and sitting on lace covered table with legs crossed.