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Rehoboth, MA

Rehoboth is a historic town in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Established in 1643, Rehoboth is one of the oldest towns in Massachusetts. The population was 12,502 at the 2020 census. Rehoboth is a mostly rural community with many historic sites, including 53 historic cemeteries.

Rehoboth was established in 1643 by Walter Palmer (born 1585) and William Sabin. It was incorporated in 1645, one of the earliest Massachusetts towns to incorporate. The town is named for the Hebrew word for "enlargement," (Broad Places) signifying the space settlers enjoyed (God has given us room).

Early Rehoboth, known as Old Rehoboth, included all of what is now Seekonk, Massachusetts, and East Providence, Rhode Island, as well as parts of the nearby communities of Attleboro, North Attleborough, Swansea, and Somerset in Massachusetts, and Barrington, Bristol, Warren, Pawtucket, Cumberland, and Woonsocket in Rhode Island. The town was and still is a site of a crossroads that helps to serve Taunton, Providence, Fall River, and points to the north.

One of the founding fathers of Rehoboth was Samuel Newman, a clergyman from Weymouth, Massachusetts who moved to the Seconet area near to Little Compton in the Plymouth Colony. Samuel Newman and his followers migrated north and established a huge town common in what is now Rumford, Rhode Island. They gave the roundabout a distinctive name: "The Ring of the Green." Newman Congregational Church (founded 1643, current building dates to 1810) still stands at the intersections of Pawtucket Ave, Newman Ave, and Ferris Ave. The area was known as Rehoboth village. Somewhat of a celebrity, Newman's famous bible concordance (the third ever printed in English) had just been published in London. He spent the next few years revising the concordance with a second edition published in 1650 that includes on the title page, "By Samuel Newman, now teacher of the Church at Rehoboth in New England." According to legend, he worked on the revisions by burning pine knots instead of candles. The concordance, later called the Cambridge Concordance, was reprinted as late as 1889, almost 250 years after it was first published by the founder of Rehoboth.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 46.8 square miles (121 km2), of which 46.5 square miles (120 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), or 0.60%, is water. Much of the land is hilly and swampy, with most of its brooks and swamps feeding into the Palmer River, which empties into Narragansett Bay to the south.

Rehoboth shares its entire western border with Seekonk. It is also bordered by Attleboro and Norton to the north, Taunton and Dighton to the east, and Swansea to the south and southeast. Rehoboth's localities are Four Corners, Hornbine, Kingmans Corner, North Rehoboth, Pecks Corner, Perrys Corner, Perryville, Rehoboth Village, South Rehoboth, and Anawan Rock. The town is located 11 miles (18 km) east of Providence, Rhode Island, and 50 miles (80 km) south of Boston.

Rehoboth places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Morton Hospital and Sturdy Health Primary Care - Rehoboth offers a top-notch medical staff and a full spectrum of high-quality, state-of-the-art healthcare services. House of Fitness offers gym facilities, fitness classes, and personal training sessions. For a holistic fitness experience, Rev'd Indoor Cycling provides invigorating cycling classes. Total Fitness Equipment offers state-of-the-art gym facilities and personal training services. CrossFit Games provides high-intensity training and strength conditioning programs. Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness offers a comprehensive wellness program including fitness classes and aquatic facilities
 

Top Sites in Rehoboth, MA are Rehoboth State Forest, Crestwood Country Club, Anawan Farm, and Carpenter Museum.
 

Population: 12,502 (2020). ZIP Code: 02769. Elevation: 15 m. Area Code: 508/774. Area: 46.8 square miles (121 km2).
 

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What is Rehoboth, MA known for?

Established in 1643, as a part of the Plymouth Colony, Rehoboth is one of Massachusetts' oldest and most historic towns. Currently, it is a small suburban town located in southeastern Massachusetts with a little over twelve thousand residents. Rehoboth was the birthplace of public education in North America and still has an excellent educational system today.

What is the average income in Rehoboth, MA?

With 13,313 people, Rehoboth is the 154th most populated city in the state of Massachusetts out of 351 cities. The largest Rehoboth racial/ethnic groups are White (95.9%) followed by Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More (1.0%). In 2022, the median household income of Rehoboth households was $124,306. Rehoboth households made slightly more than Ipswich households ($123,266) and Pepperell households ($124,254) . However, 2.3% of Rehoboth families live in poverty.

Is Rehoboth, MA a good place to live?

Rehoboth is in Bristol County. Living in Rehoboth offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Rehoboth, there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Rehoboth and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Rehoboth are above average.

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Town of Rehoboth

Niche

Massachusetts Demographics

Rehoboth State Forest 

Crestwood Country Club 

Anawan Farm 

Carpenter Museum

Morton Hospital 

Sturdy Health Primary Care - Rehoboth

House of Fitness

Rev'd Indoor Cycling

Total Fitness Equipment 

CrossFit Games

Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness

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