Bristol County is located in the southeastern part of Massachusetts and is the third most populous county in the state. The county seat is Taunton. The county was founded in 1685.

The county government is composed of a Board of County Commissioners, which is the legislative body, and an elected County Sheriff. The county is divided into 13 towns and cities, each of which has its own local government.

The county is part of the Greater Boston metropolitan area. The county is home to several colleges and universities, including the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Bristol Community College, and Roger Williams University.

The county is served by the MBTA commuter rail system, which provides service to Boston and other nearby cities. The county is also served by the Providence/Stoughton commuter rail line, which provides service to Providence, Rhode Island.

The county is home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Hockomock Swamp Wildlife Management Area, the Freetown-Fall River State Forest, and the Borderland State Park. The county also has several beaches, including Horseneck Beach, Gooseberry Island, and Easton Beach.

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