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Dighton Rock
A landmark on 3rd Ave. The nearest other place is 8 min walk away. One of 2 history & landmarks in Berkley.
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On the National Register since 1980
Dighton Rock
Dighton Rock was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 1, 1980. It is significant for its historic - non-aboriginal and exploration/settlement at the state level.
The Dighton Rock is a 40-ton boulder composed of sandstone, originally located in the riverbed of the Taunton River at Berkley, Massachusetts, formerly part of the town of Dighton. The rock is noted for its petroglyphs, "primarily lines, geometric shapes, and schematic drawings of people, along with writing, both verified and not". The carved designs are of ancient and uncertain origin, and there is controversy as t…
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The nearest neighbor is Dighton Rock State Park, 8 min walk away.
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Address
0 3rd Ave
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Phone
(508) 822-7537
Website
http://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dighton_Rock
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.