Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Municipality
Location overview
Hingham is a coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, on Boston’s South Shore. Incorporated in 1635, it retains historic houses and several designated historic districts. Its harbor and shoreline have long shaped settlement and community life. Parks and conservation areas include Bare Cove Park, World’s End and nearby Wompatuck State Park. The town combines a historic seaside center with suburban residential neighborhoods southeast of Boston.