Episode 2 of 2
Town Incorporation
- When
- September 3, 1639
- Where
- Taunton
Taunton was officially incorporated as a town on September 3, 1639.
Taunton was officially incorporated as a town on September 3, 1639. The founders chose the name in honor and love of their native country, replacing earlier names like Cohannet or Tetiquet used prior to 1640.
Sources
- Taunton, Massachusetts Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11
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