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Fall River, Massachusetts: Rolling Rock

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Address:
County St., Fall River, MA
Directions:
At the intersection of County and Buckley Sts, on the east side of the city. Take I-195 exit 8A onto Hwy 24, then immediately take exit 2. At the end of the ramp turn right onto Brayton Ave./Eastern Ave. and follow Eastern Ave. north for about 1.5 miles. The rock will be on the right, opposite Lafayette Park on the left, in a little triangle just north of Barre St. and just south of County St.
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Rolling Rock

Big, traffic-obstructing Rolling Rock no longer rolls, but it's still cherished by the city of Fall River.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [12/13/2009]
Fall River, Massachusetts - Kids Love Local Rock
Rolling Rock:

The 140-ton boulder, which has been a postcard-worthy traffic hazard for longer than anyone can remember, is now the "official glacial rock" of Massachusetts, thanks to a bill signed into law by governor Deval Patrick.

[12/13/2009] Complete Story...

Nearby Offbeat Places

Lizzie Borden's GraveLizzie Borden's Grave, Fall River, MA - 1 mi.
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In the region:
The Gun Totem, Providence, RI - 17 mi.

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