Medfield, Historical town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Medfield extends over 14.6 square miles along the Charles River, featuring residential areas interspersed with conservation lands and recreational facilities.
The territory, originally Neponset land, was incorporated in 1651 as the 43rd town in Massachusetts under the guidance of Ralph Wheelock.
The town maintains several protected natural areas including Rocky Woods Reservation and Noon Hill, which provide hiking trails for outdoor recreation.
Located 17 miles southwest of Boston, Medfield connects to the metropolitan area through regular public transportation and major highway routes.
The former Medfield State Hospital grounds, operational from 1896 to 2003, remain accessible during daylight hours for public exploration.
Location: Norfolk County
Inception: 1649
Elevation above the sea: 54 m
Shares border with: Sherborn
Website: http://town.medfield.net
GPS coordinates: 42.18750,-71.30694
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:47
Peak House
839 m
Fork Factory Brook
3.6 km
Medfield Rhododendrons
1.2 km
Cedariver
4.1 km
Peters Reservation
5.8 km
Chase Woodlands
5.3 km
Oak Grove Farm
4.7 km
Assington
5.3 km
Prospect Hill Cemetery
5.5 km
Millis Center Historic District
4.9 km
Walpole Town Hall
6.4 km
First Parish Unitarian Church
31 m
Warelands
6.4 km
Noon Hill
3.3 km
Bullard Farm
6.8 km
Dwight-Derby House
119 m
Vine Lake Cemetery
727 m
Daniel Morse III House
5.8 km
Charles Holbrook House
6.3 km
Stephen Turner House
4.6 km
Ellice School
6.3 km
Deacon William Leland House
6.8 km
H. G. Vaughn House
5.6 km
Deacon Willard Lewis House
6.4 km
Inness–Fitts House and Studio
414 m
Ware's Tavern
6.6 km
Morse-Barber House
5.5 km
John Partridge House
4.6 kmReviews
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