Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA

Bristol County occupies southeastern Massachusetts along the Rhode Island border and the upper reaches of Buzzards Bay. Taunton is the county seat, while New Bedford and Fall River are its largest cities amid a region of old mill towns, suburbs, farms, rivers and coastal communities. Created in 1685, the county developed through agriculture, ironworking, textiles, whaling and maritime trade. Its cities retain dense neighborhoods and substantial industrial architecture. Health care, education, manufacturing, fishing, logistics, tourism and regional commuting support the economy.