About Attleboro

Attleboro, Massachusetts is a small city of approximately 42,000 people located in the southeastern part of the state. Its name, like many names of cities and towns in the Bay State, comes from an English town. Many settlers in early America brought the names of cities and streets with them, as a way of honoring their roots and perhaps to help with feelings of homesickness. Attleboro was originally incorporated as a town in the 1600s, and did not become a city until 1914.The Attleboro, MA yellow pages lists many jewelry manufacturers, and at one time Attleboro was known as The Jewelry Capital Of The World. The L.G. Balfour Company had a large jewelry making plant in the city, and employed many of the locals in the early 1900s. They supplied jewelers throughout New England for many years. The company has now been replaced by several smaller jewelry manufacturers, all of whom can be found in the Attleboro, MA yellow pages.

The city is located only 30 miles from Boston, making it a bedroom community. Many people who work in Boston have chosen to live in the quiet, country-like atmosphere that is Attleboro. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has two train lines that run through Attleboro, and many people choose to commute to Boston via train instead of driving into the city.The Attleboro, MA business directory lists many businesses that are served by the United Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce also works with residents or companies that are interested in relocating to Attleboro. The Chamber of Commerce also has an online job board as well as business links for the citizens of Attleboro. The city is also home to the largest independent Foreman's Club in the United States.Attleboro is also home to the Capron Park Zoo. The 75 year old zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and also takes part in many species survival plans. The zoo offers educational programs and volunteer opportunities to residents of Attleboro and the surrounding areas. It also has guided safari tours to many wildlife destinations located throughout the world.

Written by Lyndsey Morgan