Scituate, Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Located between Boston and Plymouth, Scituate extends over 31.8 square miles of land with numerous beaches along the Atlantic Ocean coastline.
The Williams-Barker House, constructed in 1634 near Scituate Harbor, stands as one of the earliest structures from the European settlement period.
The annual Heritage Days festival in August brings together local artisans, musicians, and food vendors for a celebration of community traditions.
Visitors can access the town through two MBTA commuter rail stations, connecting Scituate directly to Boston's transportation network.
Sisters Abigail and Rebecca Bates protected Old Scituate Light during the War of 1812 by playing fife and drum to deceive British forces.
Location: Plymouth County
Inception: 1630
Founders: Timothy Hatherly
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
Website: http://scituatema.gov
GPS coordinates: 42.19583,-70.72639
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36
Wompatuck State Park
9.9 km
Old Scituate Light
1.3 km
Josephine M. Hagerty House
9.4 km
Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary
4.7 km
North River Wildlife Sanctuary
4.9 km
WPA Field House and Pump Station
5.6 km
Hatch Homestead and Mill Historic District
8.9 km
Woodworth House
3.2 km
First Trinitarian Congregational Church
2.8 km
Men of Kent Cemetery
1 km
Capt. John Wilson House and Bates Ship Chandlery
8 km
Pratt Historic Building
7.7 km
First Baptist Church of Scituate
4.7 km
Capt. Benjamin James House
2.5 km
Cohasset Common Historic District
8.1 km
Peggotty Beach
1.2 km
Bryant-Cushing House
6.4 km
Stetson-Ford House
9.6 km
Caleb Lothrop House
7.4 km
Government Island Historic District
7 km
Cohasset Central Cemetery
8.7 km
North Scituate Beach
4.9 km
Minot's Ledge Light
8.7 km
Humarock Beach
7.2 km
Lawson Tower
2.5 km
Norwell Village Area Historic District
6.6 km
Minot Beach
6.1 km
Bassing Beach
7.1 kmReviews
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