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The Town of Hingham Mass
covers an area of 22.5 square miles and is approximately 15 miles south
of Boston. The town's history is reflected in its many immaculately kept
antique houses, including the "Old Ordinary" on Lincoln Street, which now
houses the Hingham Historical Society Museum.
Derby Academy, founded in 1784, is
the oldest co-educational school in the country and Hingham's First Parish
Old Ship Church is the oldest church structure in the country in continuous
use as a place of worship. Hingham has created six historic districts which
will help the town maintain its unique character in the future. Hingham
is proud of its location on the water, and construction of a new harbor
park further expands the public use of Hingham Harbor.
The acquisition of the South Shore
Country Club by the municipality provides additional recreation opportunities
for residents while preserving the suburban character of this historic
seaside community.
Hingham Massachusetts is located
in Eastern Massachusetts, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Hull on the
north, Cohasset and Scituate on the east, Norwell and Rockland on the south,
and Weymouth on the west. Hingham is 15 miles southeast of Boston; 16 miles
northeast of Brockton. |