ROCKLAND

• Rockland, Massachusetts is a town located in Plymouth County.
• It was originally part of neighboring Abington until it was incorporated as a separate town in 1874.
• There are approximately 16,000 people who live in Rockland.
• The town was named after the rocky nature of its land, which made farming difficult.
• Instead, Rockland became known for its shoe manufacturing industry, which peaked in the late 1800s.
• Today, Rockland is a residential community with a mix of commercial and industrial businesses.
• The town is also home to several parks, including the Hartsuff Park and the Veterans Memorial Stadium.
• The town has 3 elementary schools: Jefferson Elementary School, Memorial Park Elementary School and R Stewart Esten Elementary School.
• It also has John W Rogers Middle School & Rockland Senior High School.
• The mascot is the Bulldog and its color are blue and white.

photo by Stephen St. Denis