Hingham, Colonial township in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Hingham is a town on the South Shore in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The coastline along Hingham Bay connects with gentle hills inland.
The settlement began in 1633 as Bare Cove and was soon renamed after a village in Norfolk. In the 17th century, residents made agreements with the Wampanoag.
The town carries the name of the English village where early settlers came from. Many streets and buildings still show colonial character through wooden structures and old churches.
Ferries and trains bring visitors directly from Boston to the town. Route 3 leads to neighboring communities along the coast.
Samuel Lincoln, an ancestor of Abraham Lincoln, came here in 1637. His homestead created a family connection reaching all the way to the White House.
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