Taunton, city, a seat (with Fall River and New Bedford) of Bristol County, southeastern Massachusetts, at the head of navigation on the Taunton River; incorporated as a city 1864. It has a large silverware manufacturing industry that dates from 1824; among the many other products are communications equipment, metal fabrication, and medical supplies. The community was founded in 1637 by Elizabeth Pole, who promoted the manufacturing of iron from bog ore, a major industry here from 1656 to 1876. The city is named for Taunton, England. Population 45,001 (1980); 49,832 (1990); 55,976 (2000).Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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