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Here are some interesting facts about the city Somerset in Massachusetts:
- Somerset was first settled in 1677 and officially incorporated as a town in 1790.
- The town was named after Somersetshire in England.
- Somerset has a total area of 12.3 square miles, of which 10.5 square miles is land and 1.8 square miles is water.
- The town is located on the western bank of the Taunton River, which was a major shipping and fishing port in the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Somerset has a population of around 18,000 people, according to the 2010 census.
- The town is home to the Brayton Point Power Station, which was once the largest coal-fired power plant in New England before it closed in 2017.
- Somerset is also known for its many historic sites, including the Pierce House, a restored 18th century home that is now a museum, and the Old Town Hall, which was built in 1830 and served as the town's center for government and community events for over a century.
- Notable people from Somerset include Grammy Award-winning singer Jo Stafford, former NFL player Shaun O'Hara, and actor Bill Macy.
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