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Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Derby Academy, in Hingham, was founded in 1784. It is the oldest co-ed school in the United States.
...The first significant European settlement was established in 1635 when the Rev. Peter Hobart arrived with his followers from Hingham, England. In that same year, they renamed the town, Hingham, and it was incorporated as the 12th town in the Massachusetts Bay Colony...
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Hingham includes: Crow Point, Liberty Plain, Lower Plain, Nantasket Junction, Old Colony House, Queen Anne's Corner (Accord), Upper Plains, World's End, and Broad Cove.
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Derby Academy, in Hingham, was founded in 1784. It is the oldest co-ed school in the United States.
...The first significant European settlement was established in 1635 when the Rev. Peter Hobart arrived with his followers from Hingham, England. In that same year, they renamed the town, Hingham, and it was incorporated as the 12th town in the Massachusetts Bay Colony...
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Hingham includes: Crow Point, Liberty Plain, Lower Plain, Nantasket Junction, Old Colony House, Queen Anne's Corner (Accord), Upper Plains, World's End, and Broad Cove.
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"The Old Ship Church (also known as the Old Ship Meetinghouse) is a Puritan church built in 1681 in Hingham, Massachusetts. It is the only surviving 17th-century Puritan meetinghouse in America. Its congregation, gathered in 1635 and officially known as First Parish in Hingham, occupies the oldest church building in continuous ecclesiastical use in the United States. On October 9, 1960, it was designated a National Historic Landmark and on November 15, 1966, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places." wikipedia){kind=small}
Old Ship Church, Oldest Parish Church in America
"The Old Ship Church (also known as the Old Ship Meetinghouse) is a Puritan church built in 1681 in Hingham, Massachusetts. It is the only surviving 17th-century Puritan meetinghouse in America. Its congregation, gathered in 1635 and officially known as First Parish in Hingham, occupies the oldest church building in continuous ecclesiastical use in the United States. On October 9, 1960, it was designated a National Historic Landmark and on November 15, 1966, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places." wikipedia
"The Old Ship Church (also known as the Old Ship Meetinghouse) is a Puritan church built in 1681 in Hingham, Massachusetts. It is the only surviving 17th-century Puritan meetinghouse in America. Its congregation, gathered in 1635 and officially known as First Parish in Hingham, occupies the oldest church building in continuous ecclesiastical use in the United States. On October 9, 1960, it was designated a National Historic Landmark and on November 15, 1966, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places." wikipedia
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1633 - “Elizabeth Bonaventure” departs Great Yarmouth and settles Bare Cove (America)
1635 - Hingham is established
A second party arrives from England and Bare Cove is renamed to Hingham (Massachusetts)
The eastern part of the town of Hingham split off to become Cohasset in 1770.
1839 - Hingham
Hingham, Massachusetts
Plymouth county. A pleasant town on Boston harbor, and an agreeable resort for citizens and strangers. It lies 11 miles S.E. from Boston by water, and 14 by land. Hingham cove is 5 miles S.W. from Nantasket beach, about 6 W. from Cohasset harbor, and 24 N.N.W. from Plymouth. First settled, 1633. Incorporated, 1635. Population, in 1830, 3,357; 1837, 3,445.
Major-general Benjamin Lincoln, was born in this town, Jan. 23, 1733; he died May 9, 1810.
This town is remarkable for its healthiness and longevity. During 50 years, 8 persons died in one house, whose average age was 84 years.
About 80 sail of vessels belong to this place which are engaged in the cod and mackerel fishery, and coasting trade;—aggregate tonnage about 5,000 tons.
In this town is an iron foundry, considerable ship building, a steam bucket factory; and large quantities of other wooden wares are manufactured, and some salt.
The amount of manufactures of Hingham, for the year ending...
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Plymouth county. A pleasant town on Boston harbor, and an agreeable resort for citizens and strangers. It lies 11 miles S.E. from Boston by water, and 14 by land. Hingham cove is 5 miles S.W. from Nantasket beach, about 6 W. from Cohasset harbor, and 24 N.N.W. from Plymouth. First settled, 1633. Incorporated, 1635. Population, in 1830, 3,357; 1837, 3,445.
Major-general Benjamin Lincoln, was born in this town, Jan. 23, 1733; he died May 9, 1810.
This town is remarkable for its healthiness and longevity. During 50 years, 8 persons died in one house, whose average age was 84 years.
About 80 sail of vessels belong to this place which are engaged in the cod and mackerel fishery, and coasting trade;—aggregate tonnage about 5,000 tons.
In this town is an iron foundry, considerable ship building, a steam bucket factory; and large quantities of other wooden wares are manufactured, and some salt.
The amount of manufactures of Hingham, for the year ending...
1845 - HINGHAM. [Pop. 3,564. Inc. 1635.]
Hingham was named from Hingham in England, whence the first minister, and some of the first inhabitants came. Before the settlement it was called Bear Cove.
In Philip's War, some houses were burned, and some persons
killed in the town. The Church of the first parish, said to be the
oldest in the State, was built in 1680.
Benjamin Lincoln, a Major General in the army of the Revolution, and Commander of the forces afterwards raised to suppress the Shays' Insurrection in Massachusetts, was a native of Hingham.
Hingham has long been celebrated for the manufacture of wooden
ware, but its industry is not confined to that branch. It is also largely concerned in the fisheries.
Distance from Plymouth, 24 miles ; from Boston, 14
In Philip's War, some houses were burned, and some persons
killed in the town. The Church of the first parish, said to be the
oldest in the State, was built in 1680.
Benjamin Lincoln, a Major General in the army of the Revolution, and Commander of the forces afterwards raised to suppress the Shays' Insurrection in Massachusetts, was a native of Hingham.
Hingham has long been celebrated for the manufacture of wooden
ware, but its industry is not confined to that branch. It is also largely concerned in the fisheries.
Distance from Plymouth, 24 miles ; from Boston, 14
1854 - Hingham
Hingham, a post-village of Plymouth co., Mass., on the S. side of Massachusetts bay. and on the South Shore railroad, 17 miles S. S. W. from Boston. It contains several churches, and a bank. It is a favorite summer resort. The township is noted for its commerce and manufactures. Pop., 3980.
1865 - ANOTHER RAILWAY MURDER.
Boston, September 1.
Yesterday afternoon, at one o'clock, a stage coach, with a party of twelve ladies and gentlemen, neighbors, was on its way from Lovell's Corner, South Weymouth, where they all resided, to the beach at Cohasset, the party proposing to stay some days at the last named place. In crossing the South Shore railroad track, at West Hingham, where the country road and railroad cross each other obliquely, running almost parallel, the two horses slewed a little at the approach of a freight train, and one of the coach wheels caught between the rails and the wooden planking of the road crossing. At that moment the cow-catcher struck and shattered the wheel, turning the coach over on MR. LOVELL, and killed him instantly, and seven others out of the party of twelve were badly injured.
One man was thrown from the top of the coach on to the engine-tender and was not injured.
A lady was thrown on the cow-catcher and carried on it till the train stopped, losing both of her...
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Yesterday afternoon, at one o'clock, a stage coach, with a party of twelve ladies and gentlemen, neighbors, was on its way from Lovell's Corner, South Weymouth, where they all resided, to the beach at Cohasset, the party proposing to stay some days at the last named place. In crossing the South Shore railroad track, at West Hingham, where the country road and railroad cross each other obliquely, running almost parallel, the two horses slewed a little at the approach of a freight train, and one of the coach wheels caught between the rails and the wooden planking of the road crossing. At that moment the cow-catcher struck and shattered the wheel, turning the coach over on MR. LOVELL, and killed him instantly, and seven others out of the party of twelve were badly injured.
One man was thrown from the top of the coach on to the engine-tender and was not injured.
A lady was thrown on the cow-catcher and carried on it till the train stopped, losing both of her...
1870 - At Hingham, Mass., the Methodist Rev. W. T. Alderman, who was sick and unable to officiate his church on a recent Sunday, sent his wife as a substitute, and the accounts relate that she preached a better sermon than her husband ever did.
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Hingham Massachusetts, 1890
Hingham is a fine old town, situated on the south shore of Boston Bay, and in the northern extremity of Plymouth County, about 17 miles southeast of Boston by the South-shore branch of the Old Colony Railroad, which has a station at West Hingham, Hingham, Old Colony House, where the Nantasket Beach Branch connects, and at Weirs, on the latter road. Other villages are Hingham centre, South Hingham, Downer Landing, Glad Tidings Plain, Liberty Plain and Queen Anne's Corner. The dwellings number 1,060, and the inhabitants 4,375. The assessed area is 12,973 acres, — which includes 2,642 acres of woodland.
The town is bounded on the north by Boston Bay, on the northeast by Cohasset, on the southeast by South Scituate and Rockland, and on the west by Weymouth, from which it is in part separated by Weymouth Back River. The northern line is extremely circuitous. The harbor admits of sloop navigation, and is well protected. Steamers run constantly between this place and Boston, 12 miles...
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The town is bounded on the north by Boston Bay, on the northeast by Cohasset, on the southeast by South Scituate and Rockland, and on the west by Weymouth, from which it is in part separated by Weymouth Back River. The northern line is extremely circuitous. The harbor admits of sloop navigation, and is well protected. Steamers run constantly between this place and Boston, 12 miles...
1895 - Hingham
Hingham, hing'am, a post-village of Plymouth co. Mass., in Hingham township, on Massachusetts Bay, and on the South Shore Branch of the Old Colony Railroad, about 12 miles by water, or 17 miles by rail, S.E. of Boston. It has 8 churches, a high school, the Derby Academy, a public library, 2 banks, and a newspaper office. It is a place of summer resort, commanding fine marine views, The township contains villages named Hingham Centre and South Hingham. Pop. of township, 4564.
1916
Hingham, a banking post-village and summer-resort of Plymouth co., Mass., in Hingham township (town), on Massachusetts Bay and on the New York, New Haven and Hartford R., 12 miles (direct) SE. of Boston. It has the Derby Academy. Pop. of the town ( which also comprises West Hingham, South Hingham, and Hingham Center) in 1900, 5059 ; of the village, about 1500.
1985 - Gift from Hingham, UK
On occasion of Hingham (Massachusetts) 350th anniversary from Hingham (UK) a replica of the Hingham (UK) old town sign.
Here's a list of places to go and activities to enjoy in Hingham:
1. World's End
Take a stroll through this beautiful park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
Enjoy scenic views of the Boston skyline and the harbor.
Perfect for hiking and picnics.
2. Hingham Shipyard
Explore the Hingham Shipyard, a waterfront complex with shops and restaurants.
Catch a movie at the luxury Patriot Cinemas.
Grab a bite to eat at Wahlburgers, a popular restaurant owned by the Wahlberg brothers.
3. Hingham Harbor
Walk along the picturesque Hingham Harbor.
Visit the Hingham Maritime Center to learn about the town's maritime history.
Take a harbor cruise to enjoy the coastal scenery.
4. Downtown Hingham Square
Explore the historic downtown area with its charming shops and boutiques.
Visit the Old Ship Church, one of the oldest churches in the United States.
Grab a coffee at one of the local cafes and enjoy the small-town atmosphere.
5. South Shore Country Club
Play a round of golf at the South Shore Country Club.
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Take a stroll through this beautiful park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
Enjoy scenic views of the Boston skyline and the harbor.
Perfect for hiking and picnics.
2. Hingham Shipyard
Explore the Hingham Shipyard, a waterfront complex with shops and restaurants.
Catch a movie at the luxury Patriot Cinemas.
Grab a bite to eat at Wahlburgers, a popular restaurant owned by the Wahlberg brothers.
3. Hingham Harbor
Walk along the picturesque Hingham Harbor.
Visit the Hingham Maritime Center to learn about the town's maritime history.
Take a harbor cruise to enjoy the coastal scenery.
4. Downtown Hingham Square
Explore the historic downtown area with its charming shops and boutiques.
Visit the Old Ship Church, one of the oldest churches in the United States.
Grab a coffee at one of the local cafes and enjoy the small-town atmosphere.
5. South Shore Country Club
Play a round of golf at the South Shore Country Club.
The club...
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