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BerkleyBristol County,MassachusettsThe Massachusetts state capital is Boston. What would you like to know about Berkley
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The population of Berkley is approximately 6,375 (2005).
The amount of land area in Berkley is 42.84 sq. kilometers.
Berkley elevation is 80 feet above sea level. The Berkley median home price is $168,100 (2000). Berkley miscellany. Return to Index Berkley location: about five miles south of Taunton in southern Massachusetts. Berkley is bordered by Taunton on the north, Lakeville on the east, and Freetown on the south. Berkley is 12 miles north of Fall River, 42 miles south of Boston, 21 miles east of Providence, Rhode Island and 198 miles from New York. Other nearby communities include Raynham Center, Somerset and North Lakeville.
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Berkley average annual precipitation is 46.7 inches per year. History & History Related Items Berkley history: Though the soil was quite stony, the area still has supported many people over the years. The local Indians lived here because of the shellfish and water fowl resources. The same resources plus the woodlands also drew the first European settlers. During King Philip's War, most people left the area and went back to Taunton for safety. Berkley was named for Bishop George Berkeley. He wasn't from the community, but his name was selected in 1735 when parts of Dighton and Taunton were taken to form the new community. The second "e" was accidentally dropped from the name at a later date. Myricks Village became part of Berkley in 1879. Previous names for Myricks Village were Myrickville and Myricksville. Return to Index Berkley attractions: the Berkley-Dighton Bridge is possibly the oldest swing span bridge in the state. The Bridge Village Heritage Park Return to Index
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