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All About Dighton, MA

Topic 1: Massachusetts cities and towns today and in history [3.T1]

I can describe my town, Dighton, and it’s location, geographic features, historical landmarks and their significance.

By:

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Boston

New York

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Map of Massachusetts

Dighton

My city/town is located

___________________ of the

(cardinal direction)

capital, _________________.

The state of ________________

is Massachusetts’ western

border.

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Geographic Features

Geographic Features of Dighton

Where is it found?

a tributary which empties into the Taunton River along the northeast border of town

Three-Mile River

Located on the East side of Dighton.

Taunton River

Taunton river

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Historical Landmarks

Historical Landmarks

of Dighton

Why is it important?

  1. Dighton Rock

It is important because it shows a piece of history from people who were here before the Pilgrims

2. Dighton Council Oak

It is important because q

3. Winslow Davis House

It is important because it is the Dighton Historical Society

Click the globe to view some historical landmarks!

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Bordering Cities and towns

Taunton

Somerset

Bordering Cities and Towns

Location on Map

  1. Rehoboth

(town/city)

is North of Dighton, MA.

2. Swansea�

(town/city)

is South of Dighton, MA.

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What do you love about living in Dighton, Massach

I Love living Dighton because I get to see my friends and school. My parents also live in Dighton. I also like Dighton because I like my house and my teachers. I like my mom because my mom works at my school.

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