The
town of West Bridgewater
is located in Plymouth County
and has a population of approximately 7,000 in a total area of 15.8 square miles.
Located
25 miles south of Boston and 30 miles north of Providence, its
a small residential town bordering the City of Brockton. It was once primarily an agricultural community and retains working farms which contribute
to its scenic character. Its highway access and land availability have contributed
to its growth and increase in commercial and industrial activity. Its small town
atmosphere remains however, with flowing rivers, rolling fields and the working farms that dot its landscape.
West Bridgewater lies along the northeast edge of Hockomock Swamp, with
a large section of the southwestern corner of town being covered by the swamp and its wildlife management area. There are
also several other protected areas throughout the town, as well as several parks and a large pond surrounded by a state forest.
The Town River also passes through the southern portion of town, branching off into several brooks throughout the town, as
does the Salisbury River in the northeast corner of town.
West Bridgewater is home to the oldest standing parsonage in America,
the Keith House, built in 1662. The town is also believed to be the site of the first industrial park in the US, which now is the location of the Town
Park.
The Middleborough-Lakeville
line of the MBTA’S commuter rail service passes through town. There are no stops in West Bridgewater, the closest are
in Bridgewater and Brockton.
