Dighton Rock
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About Dighton Rock
Dighton Rock, at Across the Taunton River from Dighton in Dighton Rock State Park, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 1, 1980. The Register lists it for its historic - non-aboriginal and exploration/settlement, at the state level.
What it isBoulder etched with petroglyphs. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 48 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 20 minutes
Across the Taunton River from Dighton in Dighton Rock State Park, Berkley · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies
Memories of Dighton Rock
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Questions about Dighton Rock
Is Dighton Rock on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 1, 1980 (Register number 80000438).
Is Dighton Rock a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is USS MASSACHUSETTS (BB-59) National Historic Landmark, 7.8 miles away.
Can you visit Dighton Rock?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Dighton Rock?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 48 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63794376 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.