National Register of Historic Places

South Hingham Historic District

Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Listed
July 23, 1998
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
98000838

About this property

The South Hingham Historic District is a historic district roughly along Main St., from Cushing St. to Tower Brook Road in Hingham, Massachusetts. This area of Main Street is predominantly residential, and is distinctive for its boulevard-like character, which was envisioned in town planning documents as early as the late 17th century. A significant feature of the area is the presence of conservation land behind the properties on much of this stretch of Main Street, which has effectively throttled large-scale development. These properties include the Jacob Meadow, Mildred Cushing Woods, and Crooked Meadow River Area. The oldest structure in the district is the 1650 Edward Wilder House at 597 Main Street. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

Location

Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
42.21238, -70.88375

Categories

AGRICULTUREARCHITECTUREHISTORIC - NON-ABORIGINALCONSERVATIONRELIGIONSOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Questions about this property

When was South Hingham Historic District listed on the National Register?

South Hingham Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 1998.

What type of historic resource is South Hingham Historic District?

South Hingham Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for South Hingham Historic District?

The period of significance for South Hingham Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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