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Easton, MA

Easton is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 25,058 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Greater Boston area. An elected Select Board governs Easton. Open Town Meeting acts as the legislative branch of the town. The Select Board chooses a Town Administrator to run the city's day-to-day operations.

Easton was first settled in 1694 and was officially incorporated in 1725. In 1694, the first settler, Clement Briggs, established his home near Easton Green. In 1711, the Taunton North Purchase area became Norton, and in 1713, the sixty-nine families settled in Easton and hired Elder William Pratt as their first minister. Before the settlers' establishment, the area was occupied by Native Americans as a hunting area and a burial ground. During King Philip's War, Metacom, also known as King Philip, used part of Easton as a headquarters for his troops. There was no legal parish in Easton until 1722 when the East Precinct of Norton was recognized. In 1725, the area was incorporated as the Town of Easton; it was so named because it was formerly called the "East End" of the Taunton North Purchase and was shortened by pronunciation to Easton. During the Revolutionary War, General George Washington stayed at the Benjamin Williams Tavern on Bay Road, which is now the second oldest existing house in Easton, while on his way to negotiate for cannonballs at the old Perry Foundry in Taunton.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 29.2 square miles (76 km2), of which 28.4 square miles (74 km2) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) (2.54%) is water. The town, in addition to its own smaller town forest, includes part of Borderland State Park at the northwest corner of town, Hockomock Swamp Wildlife Management Area at the southeast corner of town, and all of Wheaton Farm Conservation Area in the southwest. All of the town's waterways are considered part of the Taunton River Watershed area, which in turn is the eastern section of the Narragansett Bay Watershed area. Easton forms the northeastern corner of Bristol County, where the county intersects with Plymouth County to the east and Norfolk County to the north.

The localities of Easton include Alger's Corner, Daley Corner, Easton Center, Easton Green, Eastondale, Five Corners, Furnace Village, Goward's Corner, Morris Corner, Morse Corner, Pratt's Corner. Although there is no official designation dividing "North Easton" from "South Easton," the terms are colloquially used by older residents of the town even though they have no governmental or legal standing. Easton is located in eastern Massachusetts. The roughly trapezoidal-shaped town is bordered by Brockton and West Bridgewater to the east, Taunton and Raynham to the south, Norton to either side of its southwest corner, Mansfield to the west, and Sharon and Stoughton to the north.

Easton places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Trinity Family Medicine exists to bring the best and most up-to-date medical care to your family and the wider Easton community. For fitness fans, Easton Fitness and Fit Factory provide a full-service gym experience. For holistic health services, visit the Boston Holistic Healing Center, known for its comprehensive approach to wellness. The Center for Integrative Counseling and Wellness provides mental health support and integrative therapies. Yoga enthusiasts can join classes at Open Doors Yoga Studios, offering sessions for all skill levels. If you're looking for specialized spa treatments, Elements Massage is the place to go. For martial arts and self-defense, iLoveKickboxing offers energetic classes.

Top sites in Easton, MA are Borderland State Park, Children's Museum In Easton, Langwater Farm, and Oakes Ames Memorial Hall.

Population: 25,364 (2023). ZIP codes: 02375, 02356, 02334. Area codes: 508, 774. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Area: 29.2 square miles (76 km2).

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Is Easton, MA a good place to live?

Easton is in Bristol County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Easton offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Easton, there are a lot of parks. The public schools in Easton are highly rated.

What is Easton, MA known for?

The town's industrial history essentially begins with the discovery of bog iron which made Easton part of an important late 17th and 18th century iron producing region in southwestern Massachusetts. The first commercial steel made in the colonies was said to have been made in Easton and was used for muskets. In 1803 the Ames Shovel Company was established and became nationally known as having provided the shovels that laid the Union Pacific Railroad and opened the West. In 1875 the shovel production of the Ames plant was worth $1.5 million. The Ames family not only shaped the town's economy but also its geography and architecture.

What towns border Easton, MA?

Easton is located in eastern Massachusetts. The roughly trapezoidal-shaped town is bordered by Brockton and West Bridgewater to the east, Taunton and Raynham to the south, Norton to either side of its southwest corner, Mansfield to the west, and Sharon and Stoughton to the north. The localities of Easton include Alger's Corner, Daley Corner, Easton Center, Easton Green, Eastondale, Five Corners, Furnace Village, Goward's Corner, Morris Corner, Morse Corner, Pratt's Corner. Although there is no official designation dividing "North Easton" from "South Easton," the terms are colloquially used by older residents of the town even though they have no governmental or legal standing.

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Wikipedia

Town of Easton

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Borderland State Park 

Children's Museum In Easton 

Langwater Farm 

Oakes Ames Memorial Hall

Trinity Family Medicine

Easton Fitness

Fit Factory

Boston Holistic Healing Center

Center for Integrative Counseling and Wellness 

Open Doors Yoga Studios

Elements Massage

iLoveKickboxing

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