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Marshfield, MA

Marshfield is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States, on Massachusetts's South Shore. The population was 25,825 at the 2020 census. It includes the census-designated places (CDPs) of Marshfield, Marshfield Hills, Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, and Cedar Crest, and shares the Green Harbor CDP with the town of Duxbury. 

Marshfield is located on the South Shore, about where Cape Cod Bay meets Massachusetts Bay. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 31.74 square miles (82.2 km2), of which 28.46 square miles (73.7 km2) is land and 3.28 square miles (8.5 km2) (10.33%) is water. Marshfield is bordered by Massachusetts Bay to the east, Duxbury to the south and southeast, Pembroke to the west, Norwell to the northwest, and Scituate to the north and northeast. Marshfield is 18 miles (29 km) east of Brockton and 29 miles (47 km) southeast of Boston.

Marshfield is named for the many salt marshes which border the salt and brackish borders of the town. There are three rivers: the North (along the northern border of the town), South (which branches at the mouth of the North River and heads south through the town), and the Green Harbor River (which flows just west of Brant Rock and Green Harbor Point at the south of town).

The South River divides a peninsula from the rest of the town, where Rexhame village and the Humarock and Fourth Cliff neighborhoods of the town of Scituate lie. The Scituate neighborhoods can be reached by land by two bridges, by boat, or by foot along Rexhame Beach. The Rexhame-Humarock peninsula is a barrier beach with an 84-foot-high (26 m) moraine, one of only two barrier beach moraines on the east coast of the United States.

Marshfield is the site of several small forests and conservation areas, including the Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary along the Green Harbor River and the North River Wildlife Sanctuary along Route 3A.

The town of Marshfield has six separate zip codes: Marshfield (02050), Brant Rock (02020), Ocean Bluff (02065), North Marshfield (02059), Marshfield Hills (02051), and Green Harbor (02041). There are eight villages in the town: Marshfield Center, Fieldston, Ocean Bluff, Rexhame, Brant Rock, Green Harbor, Marshfield Hills, and North Marshfield.

The following beaches comprise Marshfield's 5-mile-long (8 km) public seashore: Rexhame, Fieldston, Sunrise, Ocean Bluff, Brant Rock, Blackman's Point, Blue Fish Cove (along Cove Street between the campground and the big rock), and Green Harbor (also known as "Burke's Beach"). Marshfield is a popular summer beach destination. Tourists and vacationers caused the town's population to nearly double from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend. Only full-time residents can vote on public tax matters.

Marshfield places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. South Shore Hospital and Marshfield Medical Center offer a top-notch medical staff and a full spectrum of high-quality, state-of-the-art healthcare services. Start your journey at the Marshfield Recreation Department for a range of fitness classes and sports programs. The Workout Club has always been committed to building a healthy, stronger community, starting with each of their clients. For those interested in outdoor activities, the Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary provides excellent opportunities for hiking and bird-watching. Unplug Yoga offers classes to improve flexibility and mental well-being. Fit Factory Kingston nearby features a comprehensive gym with various fitness classes. 

Top Sites in Marshfield, MA are Rexhame Beach, Green Harbor Golf Club, Winslow House, and Mass Audubon's North River Wildlife Sanctuary.
 

Population: 25,825 (2020). ZIP Code: 02050. Area code: 339/781. Elevation: 17 ft (5 m). Area: 31.74 square miles. 

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What is Marshfield, MA famous for?

The town's rich history of over 350 years dates back to the pre-revolutionary war era and is best known as the home of Daniel Webster from 1832 until he died in 1852. While a resident he was a very important national political figure and was known as "the Farmer of Marshfield". Marshfield is 31.70 square miles in area and contains 28.50 square miles of land and 3.25 square miles of water. 

Is Marshfield, MA expensive to live in?

Marshfield, Massachusetts's cost of living is 33% higher than the national average. Marshfield's housing expenses are 74% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 25% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 28% higher than the national average. Marshfield has grocery prices that are 14% higher than the national average. Healthcare in Marshfield is 19% higher than the national average.

Is Marshfield, MA a beach town?

With the magnificent North River to its north, the picturesque South River to its south, and the bold surf of the Atlantic Ocean to its east, Marshfield, is a true coastal town, in every sense of the word! Its extensive and diverse shoreline offers a spectacular array of scenic vistas and recreational opportunities for all. Marshfield is nestled on a gentle curve of coast overlooking the Atlantic Ocean from a seemingly endless stretch of sand beaches. Its beaches invite residents to enjoy the bracing effect of the sun-warmed surf as it breaks on the shoreline.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Marshfield

Payscale

Grand Gables

Rexhame Beach 

Green Harbor Golf Club 

Winslow House 

Mass Audubon's North River Wildlife Sanctuary

South Shore Hospital

Marshfield Medical Center

The Workout Club

Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary

Unplug Yoga

Fit Factory Kingston

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