Founded in 1694, the City of Attleboro is a small manufacturing city with a unique combination of the advantages of urban and suburban living.

Known as the birthplace of the jewelry industry in New England, the city has its share of red brick mill buildings and a healthy legacy of jewelry and metal fabrication jobs that make it one of the major manufacturing employment centers in Massachusetts. We are a city but we still have a country-like feel and look, not the hustle and bustle of a big city.

Capron Park Zoo located in the center of the city and completely rebuilt in 1989, features endangered species such as sloth bears and snow leopards, as well as a nocturnal exhibit and tropical rain forest. The Bungay River and surrounding wetlands are under study for wildlife habitat preservation and sanctuary areas.

At the same time, Attleboro's location at the southern end of the MBTA commuter rail line has encouraged the growth of suburban neighborhoods bringing increased support for public education and recreation.

Attleboro is a friendly and growing city that attracts people who want to put down deep roots. Many of its families have been here for generations and the sense of community is strong. Schools, churches, civic organizations and municipal events find people of all ages working and playing together and caring about the future of their city.