Berkley, Massachusetts

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Berkley was first settled in 1638 and was officially incorporated in 1735. It was named for the philosopher and Bishop George Berkeley (1685-1753), who lived in Newport, Rhode Island from 1728 to 1731. The extra 'e' was apparently dropped by mistake when officially registered by the State House. The town was formerly part of Taunton, Massachusetts and Dighton, Massachusetts.
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Coordinates:   41°49'42"N   71°2'42"W
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