Town of Sharon was first settled as part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1637 and was deemed the 2nd precinct of Stoughton in 1740.
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13 Facts About Sharon Massachusetts
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Unitarian and Congregational churches in the center of Sharon Massachusetts both have church bells manufactured by Paul Revere.
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In Sharon Massachusetts there are six historical properties or districts that are registered with the state.
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Sharon Massachusetts is drained by the Canoe River to the south, and Massapoag Brook to the north.
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Sharon Massachusetts is located in a continental climate, like most of New England and most of the Northeastern and Midwestern United States.
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Sharon Massachusetts receives about 50 inches of precipitation every year on average.
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Sharon Massachusetts has a large number of scenic trails due to the high percentage of conservation land within the town's borders.
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Trails found in Sharon Massachusetts include the Massapoag Trail, the Warner Trail, the Bay Circuit Trail, and the King Philip's Rock Trail.
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Sharon Massachusetts has the state's highest proportion of Russian immigrants, estimated at 14.
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Sharon Massachusetts is home to 7 synagogues, 9 churches, and one of the largest mosques in New England, the Islamic Center of New England.
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Sharon Massachusetts currently has an Open Town Meeting form of government, with three Selectmen.
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Sharon Massachusetts has repeatedly been included on CNN Money's annual list of best places to live in the United States.
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In 2011, Sharon Massachusetts was named by CNN Money as the eleventh best place to live in the United States.
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