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North Attleboro| Town in Bristol County, in the southeast of Massachusetts; population (2000 est) 16,800. It is situated 19 km/12 mi north-northeast of Providence, Rhode Island. It is a well-known centre of the jewellery industry, which was established here in 1807. |
| Originally settled in 1669 by John Woodock as part of Attleboro, the town incorporates North Attleboro Village and Attleboro Falls. A brass foundry was opened in 1780, and saw and grist mills followed. Buttons became the town's major industry, which developed into the manufacture of badges, medals, and jewellery. Nail making was important, but gave way to cotton spinning in the 19th century. |
| North Attleboro is the site of the Bay Path, an important trail for American Indians. The town has eight entries on the national register of historic places. Woodcock Tavern, dating from 1670, is a historical landmark. |
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