History of Avon, Massachusetts, USA

1700 - Avon is settled

Massachusetts City and Town Incorporation and Settlement Dates

1888 - Avon separated from Stoughton

Massachusetts City and Town Incorporation and Settlement Dates

1888 - Fire swept away the principal portion of Avon, Mass., on the 14th.

St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
July 21, 1888

Avon Massachusetts, 1890
Avon is a young, enterprising town in the southeastern part Norfolk County, 17 miles south of Boston on the Old Colony Railroad, Fall River Branch, — which forms a part of the line of the town on the northwest side. The main line to Cape Cod crosses the southeast corner of the town, — where there is also a station. Stoughton forms the west and northwest boundaries ; Holbrook the northeast and east, and Brockton the south.

The assessed area is 2,428 acres, — about one fourth being woodland, — chiefly maple, with some pine. The highways are excellent, and throughout the town are much ornamented by elms and other trees, many of large size. The surface is pleasantly diversified by hill and valley, and drained by affluents of Taunton River. Mine Hill, about 250 feet high, on the boundary line between Avon and Stoughton marks the water-shed between Boston and the South shore. The rock is sienite, in which beds of iron ore occur. The soil is a black loam, rocky and hard to work.

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1895 - Avon
Avon, a post-town of Norfolk co, Mass, 5 miles N. of Brocton. It has 2 churches, and manufactures of boots and shoes. Pop, in 1890, 1384.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1916
Avon, a post-township (town) of Norfolk co., Mass., 5 miles N. of Brockton, its banking point. It has manufactures of boots and shoes. Pop. about 1750.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Avon:
Ames Nowell State Park:

Enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and picnicking in this beautiful state park.

Avon Heritage Museum:

Explore the town's history and heritage through exhibits and artifacts at the local museum.

Widow's Walk Golf Course:

Play a round of golf at this scenic and well-maintained golf course.

Massasoit Community College:

Attend events or explore the campus of Massasoit Community College.

Avon Public Library:

Spend a quiet afternoon reading or attending community events at the local library.

Shopping at Westgate Mall:

Explore Westgate Mall for shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Family Fun at Monster Mini Golf:

Have a family-friendly experience with glow-in-the-dark mini-golf and arcade games.

Dine at Local Restaurants:

Try local restaurants for a taste of Avon's culinary scene.

Community Events at the Avon Senior Center:

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