Duxbury

Duxbury is a coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, situated on flat terrain overlooking Cape Cod Bay. The area features salt marshes, rivers, wetlands, and a long barrier beach connected by wooden bridges that span the waterways.

The town was established when English settlers moved away from nearby Plymouth Colony starting in 1627 to establish their own community. Captain Myles Standish, a prominent early leader, settled here on a shoreline that became known by his name.

The town's name comes from an English village that early settlers called home, and this connection shapes its character today. The community maintains its colonial identity through its physical appearance and local traditions.

The town is located about 35 miles (56 kilometers) southeast of Boston and is easily accessible by car. It has schools, public facilities, and access points to beaches and natural areas for visitors to explore.

By the 1840s, the town became a major shipbuilding center with roughly twenty shipyards that constructed vessels of international reputation. These ships were registered in Lloyd's Register, which at the time was the mark of highest quality standards.

Location: Plymouth County

Inception: 1624

Elevation above the sea: 11 m

Website: http://town.duxbury.ma.us

GPS coordinates: 42.04167,-70.67278

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:31