Bridgewater occupies a low river corridor along the Taunton River in southeastern Massachusetts. Incorporated in 1656, it is one of Plymouth County’s long-established communities, with a town center organized around Bridgewater Common. Bridgewater State University, founded in 1840 as a teacher-training school, lends the community a substantial academic presence. The Taunton flows south from town toward Mount Hope Bay, part of the broad watershed that shapes this side of Massachusetts. Bridgewater station is served by MBTA commuter rail, providing a direct connection to Boston. Browse additional webcams from southeastern Massachusetts to extend your view of the Taunton River region.
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