Dighton Rock State Park
Dighton Rock State Park is a public recreation area and historic preserve located on the eastern shore of the Taunton River in the town of Berkley, Massachusetts. The 98-acre (40 ha) state park is the site of a small museum that houses the Dighton Rock, an 11-foot-high (3.4 m) glacial erratic, covered with petroglyphs, that once sat on the banks of the river. It is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Dighton Rock State Park | |
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Dighton Rock Museum
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Location in Massachusetts Dighton Rock State Park (the United States) | |
Location | Berkley, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States |
Coordinates | 41°48′46″N 71°06′23″W |
Area | 98 acres (40 ha) |
Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
Established | 1955 |
Governing body | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
Website | Dighton Rock State Park |
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