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The Town of Lakeville
Mass is an inland rural town on the Plymouth-Bristol county boundary. First
settlement of the town was in approximately 1702 when a forge was erected
to use the bog iron in Assawompset and Long Ponds. The town was basically
agricultural since it lacked the major water resources to attract early
industrialists. In the 19th century, however, its limited water power allowed
development of a tack and nail factory, a tannery, and some small shoe
making companies.
Later in the century, neighboring
communities drew off a significant percentage of the Lakeville water supply
and cut off the cottage and recreational potential of lakeside properties.
With the shriveling of industry, the town has remained essentially as it
began, a pleasant rural community still showing significant agricultural
character but with some suburban development pressures visible.
Residents are very proud of the community's
continuing beauty, and enjoy using the Long Pond recreational area which
offers traditional summer sports as well as ice skating, ice boarding and
ice fishing. The woodlands surrounding the town's lakes provide hiking
and picnicking opportunities while three golf courses, indoor tennis facilities
and a racquet and fitness club provide for the athletic interests of residents.
Lakeville Mass is located in Southeastern
Massachusetts, bordered by Middleborough on the north and east, Freetown
and Rochester on the south, and Berkley and Taunton on the west. Lakeville
is about 38 miles south of Boston and 206 miles from New York City. |