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Marshfield
Incorporated: 1640
Total Land Area: 28.5 square miles
Population: 25,000
Median Home Sales Price: $228,375
Centrally located between Boston and Cape Cod, the town of Marshfield was named for its many salt marshes. Three rivers cross the landscape and are utilized recreationally for activities like boating and fishing, and are protected by organizations like the North and South River Watershed Society.
• The town is divided into several different villages with the majority of commercial development located along Route 139 and is home to the Marshfield Municipal Airport.
• Conservation areas like the Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary and Massachusetts Audubon’s North River Wildlife Society provide excellent hiking and bird watching.
• The North River Arts Society hosts art classes and organizes ongoing exhibits of local artisans at several town venues.
• In summertime families flock to the town’s five sandy beaches, pick up fresh produce at the weekly farmer’s markets and enjoy the entertainment at the annual Marshfield Fair.
