
Bristol County Massachusetts Homes for Sale and Real Estate Listings
Bristol County is located in Massachusetts, alongside the State of Rhode Island. It was created by the Plymouth Colony in 1685. The population was 534,678 as of the 2000 census. Bristol County has a total of 691 square miles, with 556 square miles of land and 135 square miles of water. Adjacent counties are Norfolk County to the north, Plymouth County to the east, Newport County, Rhode Island to the southwest, Bristol County, Rhode Island to the west, Providence County, Rhode Island to the northwest, and Dukes County, located opposite Buzzards Bay from Bristol County. Taunton is the county seat and New Bedford is the largest city.
Textiles, whaling and fishing were major industries during the 18th and 19th centuries. New Bedford is nicknamed “The Whaling City” because, during the 19th century, it was one of the most important whaling ports in the world. Fishing, manufacturing and health care are major businesses in present day Bristol County.
Bristol County Massachusetts Homes for Sale
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Bristol County Massachusetts Condos for Sale
Acushnet, MA · Attleboro, MA · Berkley, MA · Dartmouth, MA · Dighton, MA · Easton, MA · Fairhaven, MA · Fall River, MA · Freetown, MA · Mansfield, MA · New Bedford, MA · North Attleborough,MA · Norton, MA · Raynham, MA · Rehoboth, MA · Seekonk, MA · Somerset, MA · Swansea, MA · Taunton, MA · Westport, MA
