Oct 16, 2000 his latest book is the strength of a people. Over 6,000 of those titles and in our childrens corner where you can find everything from story and board books, to early chapter and young adult. This is a historical and genealogical guide to the town of marshfield. The town was incorporated in 1641, and the second, or north. The area was settled during the early 1830s as result of the 1808 osage indian cessation.
It is best known as the home of daniel webster an important national political figure from 1832 until his death in 1852. Green harbor golf club massachusetts golf courses marshfield. William came to plymouth colony as a youth with his mother widow ford, his brother john and his sister martha in the ship fortune, which was the next vessel to arrive after the mayflower. Since its opening in 1971, it has long been known as an impressivley maintained course that the whole family can enjoy. Marshfield, massachusetts city information, fast facts. Ocean village book store 1831 ocean st marshfield ma 02050. These people included members of the wampanoag tribe of the algonquin nation and members of the massachusetts tribe. From the new england historical and genealogical register, volume 7 july, 1853, pages 276278.
Please hold onto your materials and do not leave them in the book drop. Her father bought the home in 1965 from a descendant of the original owner, walter hatch, who reportedly built the house in 1647. Marshfield is a town in plymouth county, massachusetts, united states, on massachusettss south shore. The almostbattle of marshfield historical digression. Marshfield, massachusetts genealogy books, cds, maps. The first congregational church of marshfield, ma by linda r. Population for marshfield from the last gathering is 4246. Marshfield is an early pilgrim town, originally part of the new colony of new plimoth in new england, which was established in 1620. Detailed information on every zip code in marshfield hills. Marshfield, founded in 1640 by edward winslow, retains much of the character of its precolonial past. History of marshfield massachusetts access genealogy.
Marshfield, massachusetts new england swamped by snow. Verdant glens, vast sweeping stretches of marshland, the quiet power of its rivers and pounding surf of its coastline have changed over the centuries, but enough remain to envision. Home page united states maps massachusetts maps marshfield ma street map. A comprehensive guide to living in marshfield, massachusetts. Bitteker, vice chairmanamy brugnoli, clerk anne marie sinnott, principal assessor. It includes the villages of brant rock, green harbor, ocean bluffs, north marshfield, and marshfield hills. The village at marshfield apartments marshfield, ma 02050. Jan 10, 2011 the story of how the redcoats came to arrive in marshfield being told, one might wonder under what circumstances they left.
Waves crash against an ocean front house after causing a break in the sea wall during a winter blizzard in marshfield, massachusetts. Jan 09, 2017 this marshfield acre compound with river views and 9,733 square feet of living space is more like a private retreat than a house. The house was given a patchwork of renovations over the years, and parts of it were in danger of falling down. Marshfield hills is a censusdesignated place cdp in the town of marshfield in plymouth county, massachusetts, united states. Marshfield is 18 miles 29 km east of brockton and 29 miles 47 km southeast of boston. Located in the marshfield hills cemetery adjacent to the north community church, 72 old main street. Marshfield was originally inhabited by native americans, primarily comprising the wampanoag. Sep 12, 2015 posts about marshfield massachusetts written by historical digression. Cities near me marshfield, massachusetts travelmath. This is a list of large cities closest to marshfield, ma. A big city usually has a population of at least 200,000 and you can often fly into a major airport.
Located in one of the south shores premier beach communities, the village at marshfield in marshfield, ma offers one and twobedroom apartments for rent that feature dishwasher, air conditioning, and spacious closets. Town of marshfield vermont annual report of the town officers for the year ending december 31 2015 the 2015 town report is dedicated to john lewis warshow 1956 2015. The main shopping area was where papa ginos, colonial pharmacy, tosbes, and jackanson area is now papa ginos did not exist then, colonial drug was the old marshfield pharmacy owned and run by bob archer. Marshfield massachusetts travel guide at wikivoyage.
Evidence of native american habitation extending back to 9,000 to 10,000 b. Massachusetts general laws regarding senior citizen discounts on dog licenses that i have. Town of marshfield marshfield, massachusetts government. The town is considered part of the boston metropolitan area. The first church was organized in 1632, which may therefore be regarded as the date of the settlement of the town, which was made in its southwest part, then called greens harbor, and afterwards rexham. The story of how the redcoats came to arrive in marshfield being told, one might wonder under what circumstances they left. This constituted the beginning of the town of marshfield.
Below are the available street listings for the town. It is also online in html format, with hot links to the individual pages frontispiece photograph of lysander salmon richards title page. Ocean village book store 1831 ocean st marshfield, ma book. Marshfield massachusetts history the home of daniel webster. The historic center of the village has been designated a historic district and listed on the national register of historic places. Both surnames were deemed in honor of the prominent 19th century politician daniel webster and his adult home of marshfield, massachusetts. Native americans lived in marshfield for thousands of years. Abebooks uniqueness is our network of independent booksellers who work with us to provide the most diverse selection of rare, used and outofprint books on the internet. Marshfield is a town on the south shore of massachusetts in plymouth county.
Shop arcadia publishing for history books about massachusetts and its national contributions. Native americans lived in marshfield for thousands of years before the white settlers came. The idea of an informed citizenry in early america, 16501870. Jack tager is professor of history at the university of massachusetts amherst and coeditor of the historical atlas of massachusetts university of massachusetts press, 1991. Welcome to our marshfield, massachusetts street map page.
Marshfield is named for the many salt marshes throughout the area. Marshfield is the county seat of webster county, missouri. Marshfield is located on the south shore, about where cape cod bay meets massachusetts bay according to the united states census bureau, the town has a total area of 31. Trash, garbage and recycling services for marshfield, ma. That is a different story, told in a prior article, the almostbattle of marshfield. You can also look for cities 100 miles from marshfield, ma or 50 miles or. Everyday discount prices and great customer service.
Memorials of marshfield, and guide book to its localities at green harbor. Real estate in marshfield 988 plain st, marshfield, massachusetts 02050 rated 3. Marshfield, massachusetts was first established as a settlement in 1632 by mayflower pilgrim, edward winslow. You can find a ton of properties for sale if you search the marshfield page on zillow. Enjoy a glass of wine and toast the end of a beautiful massachusetts. Find 3 listings related to marshfield water dept in marshfield on. If you need to book a flight, search for the nearest airport to marshfield, ma. You can grab the marshfield massachusetts street map and move it around to recentre the map. Unlike other area towns, marshfield had no written history book until the 20th century.
Official home page of the town of marshfield massachusetts. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. Includes a list of the men from marshfield who gave their life during the revolutionary war. View our marshfield real estate area information to learn about the weather, local school districts, demographic data, and general information about marshfield, ma. Marshfield is bordered by massachusetts bay to the east, duxbury to the south and southeast, pembroke to the west, norwell to the northwest, and scituate to the north and northeast. About the year 1632, the inconvenience of going to plymouth about 12 miles for everything being very great, a few precincts were formed, which were subsequently incorporated into towns. In marshfield and the surrounding region in massachusetts south shore, graham waste is the company. Marshfield, plymouth county, massachusetts genealogy genealogy. Things to do in marshfield, massachusetts facebook. City of marshfield hills, ma plymouth county massachusetts zip codes. Marshfield a town of villages 16401990 by cynthia hagar krusell and betty magoun bates. Pilgrim aviation may be a flight school, but they take the public on sightseeing tours, too. Sarah messer grew up in a centuriesold red house in marshfield, massachusetts.
Discover marshfield, massachusetts with the help of your friends. An historical sketch about marshfield, plymouth county, massachusetts as abstracted from the plymouth county directory and historical register of 1867. Our community has pristine grounds, tennis courts, and a fitness center. History of massachusetts explained in books by arcadia publishing. Marshfield, ma events, news, schools and restaurants.
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