Cohasset, Coastal town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, US.
Cohasset is a coastal town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, situated along the South Shore with direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. Located roughly 20 miles from Boston, it combines residential neighborhoods with oceanfront areas.
The town was founded in 1647 as an early colonial settlement in the Massachusetts Bay region. Over time it developed into an independent coastal community with its own government and institutions.
The education system includes Deer Hill Elementary School, Joseph Osgood Elementary School, and Cohasset Middle/High School, serving the local student population.
The town is easily accessible by car or public transit from Boston and offers street parking and parking areas for visitors. Local shops and facilities are spread throughout different neighborhoods, so using a map or GPS is helpful.
The town maintains a population density of 239.8 people per square mile, preserving its small-town character within the Greater Boston metropolitan region.
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