From statues to parks, here are 5 spots with historical connections to visit in Brockton area

BROCKTON – Massachusetts is one of the oldest states in the country, and with that comes a lot of history, and that included Brockton.

Brockton was first settled in the 17th century, but didn’t become a city until 1881. It started as a farming community, but that gave way to factories.

And, of course, the “City of Champions” also has a reputation for producing boxing greats, including Rocky Marciano and Marvin Hagler…

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