Randolph

Randolph is a residential city located fifteen miles south of Boston in Massachusetts, situated along Interstate 93 and State Route 24. The town features a mix of single-family homes, small business districts, and public facilities spread across gently rolling terrain.

The settlement was founded in 1710 and became an incorporated town in 1793, named after Peyton Randolph, who served as the first president of the Continental Congress. This early establishment made it one of the oldest communities in the region south of Boston.

The area holds four locations in the National Register of Historic Places, including Jonathan Belcher House, Stetson Hall, Ponkapoag Camp, and Gills Farm Archaeological District.

Visitors can easily access the town via the two major highways that run through it, connecting to Boston and the airport with minimal travel time. Public transportation options are available, and the residential neighborhoods and downtown area can be explored on foot through generally flat to gently rolling streets.

A health campaign launched by a high school counselor in 1969 grew into the nationwide Great American Smokeout event, which now takes place annually across the country. This grassroots initiative that began in a single school eventually spread to reach millions of people and became a major public health movement.

Location: Norfolk County

Inception: 1710

Elevation above the sea: 56 m

Part of: Greater Boston

Website: http://randolph-ma.gov

GPS coordinates: 42.16250,-71.04167

Latest update: December 16, 2025 08:26